Who Is Young Scot?

Heard the name? Seen all the great discounts on offer? But who is this Young Scot that you've all heard about?

Young Scot is the 'national youth information and citizenships charity' which in a nutshell means we give young people aged 11 - 26 lots of information to help with the important decisions in their life. We also let young people know about all the great things available in their local area, as well as in Scotland, in Europe and beyond. 

As a Young Scot here's what's on offer to you....

Young Scot NEC Card

You can get a free Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC). This is what you can use to get great discounts locally, nationally, and in Europe - useful if you're going on school trips or on holidays. You can get discounts in 1,350 shops and outlets in Scotland and at over 100,000 places in 41 European countries. It's your ticket to a bargain bonanza! Your Young Scot card can save you money on fashion and entertainment, but it can also help you to take advantage of other opportunities at a cheaper price - for example on cultural excursions and artistic outings. Find out more about how you can save money by going to the Young Scot discounts section.

Not only that, but in many local authorities your Young Scot NEC can be used to let you into libraries, get you cheaper leisure facilities, cashless catering at school and even online voting. Most Young Scot cards now also have the PASS hologram which means you can use them to prove your age - it just keeps getting better doesn't it?! Find out more about PASS by going to the Young Scot Law Channel.

Young Scot Books

If you find yourself stuck, or needing information or advice then dip into your Young Scot book - there's one for 11 to 15 year-olds and one for those aged 15+. They're both packed with loads of straightforward information on the topics which affect and interest you, including education; work; law; training; money; relationships; and travel, as well as listing all of those lovely discounts we mentioned earlier! If you want to get your hands on a Young Scot book then give us a call on 0808 801 0338 (Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm) and we'll get that sorted for you.

Young Scot Website - www.youngscot.org

This is where you are now by the way, so look no further! The National Youth Information Portal (as we like to call it) is designed specifically with young people in mind, to cater for all tastes and interests. It's a way for you to get up-to-the-minute youth-related news and information, as well as fun stuff like reviews, features, competitions, special offers and discounts.

Young Scot WOW - What's On Where

Young Scot WOW is a brand new search engine that lets you discover events and activities on the go in your local area and across Scotland. There's stuff on music, sports, arts, classes, volunteering and if you know something that's going on in your area then you can add it too! To have a go, visit Young Scot WOW - www.youngscotwow.org

Young Scot Magazine

The Young Scot Magazine is free, bright, colourful, and jam packed with the latest news, features, discounts, and competitions. It is published four times a year in the Sunday Mail, but you can also get a copy at school or from your local Young Scot/Dialogue Youth office. If you haven't managed to track one down in any of these places then call us on 0808 801 0338 (Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm) and we'll send one out to you.

Young Scot InfoLine - 0808 801 0338

Sometimes growing up isn't easy. There are lots of decisions to be made and questions to be answered so it can be difficult to know where to begin. That's where Young Scot InfoLine can help - you can call us on 0808 801 0338 (Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm) or email: infoline@youngscot.org for information on any topic, from finance to the arts, and can also check out the Young Scot InfoLine website to do some investigating of your own!

Young Scot eRoadshow

The eRoadshow tours Scotland, setting up mobile youth information points in lots of youth-friendly locations. Young Scot's eRoadshow runs info sessions on topics relevant to young people and let's you know about all the opportunities, discounts and special offers that we have for you.

Young Scot Action Fund

This gives grants of up to £750 for groups and up to £200 for individuals aged 15 - 26 to help turn ideas into action. This fund is there to help you help yourself, others and the wider community. We want to support you in kick starting your dream and to help you do something to make you feel good about yourself, so if we can help call us on 0808 801 0338 (Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm). You can also email: infoline@youngscot.org  

Scottish Arts Council Young Scot Action Fund

The Scottish Arts Council and Young Scot have teamed up to offer you the opportunity to follow your artistic dreams and fund your creative talents! The fund awards £200 to individuals or £750 to groups of young people aged 12 -26, again just call 0808 801 0338 (Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm) or email: arts@youngscot.org if you want any more info.

You Don't Have to take our Word for it....  

"The book is brilliant and has made me confident" - stated a newly confident 12-year-old girl from Livingston.

"It's really cool and funky!" - said a 13-year-old boy from Dundee.

"Not coming from an extremely wealthy family, I find the discounts offered a great help. Not only can I get cheap bus fares, but I can also keep up to date with the latest fashions!" - wrote a fashion conscious young person from Kingussie.

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If you would like to find out more about how Young Scot can benefit you, or the people you work with, check out the Young Scot corporate website.