Young Scot Card

Aberdeen

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you. 

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org 
• Picking a form up in person from one of the validation points

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your card or need a replacement simply call or email the Aberdeen Accord Card Team:

• Telephone: 01224 346834
• Email: accordhelp@accordaberdeen.co.uk

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Aberdeen City 

• Customer Service, Aberdeen City Council, Business Hub 17, Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1AB
• Woodside Fountain Centre,
• Kincorth Customer Access Point 
• Mastrick Customer Access Point

Topping up your card

If you use your Young Scot card for cashless catering at school you can top it up online. You just need your Young Scot card number, name of your school and credit/debit card.

If you can't top up online you can use the Load Terminals at school and top up using cash.

Aberdeenshire

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your card or need a replacement simply call or email the Aberdeenshire Card Team:

• Telephone: 0845 608 1200 open until 6pm.
• Email: entitlementcard@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Aberdeenshire

• Alford - Area Office, School Road, Alford
• Banff - Social Work Dept, Seafield House, 37 Castle Street, Banff
• Ellon - Area Office, 29 Bridge Street, Ellon
• Inverurie -  Area Office, Gordon House, Blackhall Road, Inverurie
• Peterhead -  Arbuthnot House, 62 Broad Street
• Stonehaven - Social Work Dept, Carlton House, Arduthie Road
• Aboyne - Area Office, Bellwood Road, Aboyne
• Westhill - Service Point, Police Office Reception, Old Skene Road
• Banchory -  Social Work Dept, 45 Station Road, Banchory
• Fraserburgh - Area Office, 14 Saltoun Square, Fraserburgh
• Huntly - Area Office, 25 Gordon Street, Huntly
• Turriff - Area Office, Towie House, Manse Road, Turriff

Topping up your card

If you use your Young Scot card for school meals then you can top up your card using the machines in school. Your parents or carers can also pay by cheque. You hand in the cheque in an envelope with your name and class number to the Catering Office at school.

If you forget your card or you lose it then you can get a temporary PIN number. You can use this number at the till instead of your card. 

Angus

New Cards

If you are aged 11-16 and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact Angus Council on 01307 473662 and they will send you an application form.

Other validation points in Angus

• Montrose Road Centre, Forfar (9am-12pm only, please call Elaine on 01307 473662 to check availability before you come in.)

Topping your card

If you use your card for school meals then you can top up your cards with using coins at the revaluation machine in school. Your parents/carers can also send in a cheque with your name and class on it. You will need to hand it to the catering manager on duty and they will put the money on your card.

You shouldn't need to activate your card before starting to use it for your lunches. If you have a problem with this then speak to the catering manager.

Argyll & Bute

New Cards

If you are aged 11-16 please contact Argyll and Bute Council on 01546 604142 and they will send you an application form.

If you are aged 16+ you can get an application form by:

You will need to complete the application form and take it to one of the validation points along with the relevant identification

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Argyll and Bute Council on 01546 604142.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Argyll & Bute

If you are using your Young Scot for cashless catering at school you can top up your card at the revaluation unit at School. You can also top up online. To do this you will need your 10 digit registration number. This should be on a letter that was sent to you at the beginning of the school year. If you have lost this number then speak to the school office.

Clackmannanshire

Updated or New Cards

Clackmannanshire Council are offering open drop-in sessions so that you can update, replace or apply for Young Scot Cards.

You will find a list of the upcoming sessions here:

Wednesday 27th March
Wednesday 24th April
Wednesday 29th May
Wednesday 25th September
Wednesday 30th October

All of the sessions will be 4pm-5.30pm

If you can't make it along to any of the open sessions you can still get your card issues sorted out by using the details below

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Clackmannanshire Council on 01259 452566.

If you are aged 16+ you can get an application form by:

You will need to complete the application form and take it to one of the validation points along with the relevant identification

Identification

For Proof of Age bring one of the following:

Birth Certificate
Current Passport
Photo Driving Licence
Adoption Certificate
Marriage Certificate
Young Scot or other PASS hologrammed card
Medical Card
Residence Permit issued by Home Office to EU National
HM Forces ID Card
Home Office Letter IS KOS EX or KOS EX2
GV3 Form

For Proof of Address bring one of the following:

Bank or Building Society Statement
Photo Driving Licence and Paper Counterfoil
Court Order
Local council rent card/tenancy agreement
Council Tax bill
Recent original mortgage statement
Recent utility bill
Benefit book/card/or Original Notification
Confirmation from an Electoral Search
Evidence from School/College/University
Official letter from the Department of Work and Pensions Benefit Agency
Immigration and Nationality Directorate Identity Papers

Please note you cannot use the same proofs for Age and Address so you will be required to bring more than one proof with you.

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Clackmannanshire Council on 01259 452566.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Clackmannanshire 

At the moment, schools in Clackmannanshire don't use the Young Scot for cashless catering so you don't need to worry about topping up your card.

Dumfries & Galloway

New Cards

All new S1 pupils will have been offered the National Entitlement Card at their primary school before leaving P7. If you miss this, or you are not in school, you can get an application form by:

You will need to complete the application form and take it to one of the validation points along with the relevant identification.

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your card or need a replacement please call Dumfries & Galloway Council on 030 33 33 3000 or e-mail NEC@dumgal.gov.uk (please ensure you include your name, address, date of birth and reason for replacement).

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Dumfries & Galloway

Any Dumfries and Galloway Customer Service Centre. A full list can be found on the Dumfries and Galloway Council website.

Topping up your card

If you use your Young Scot card for school meals then you can top up your card using the machines in your school. If you've lost your card or it's broken then you can be issued with a temporary pin number. You can load money using that and use the pin number at the till in the canteen to pay.

Dundee

New and replacement Cards

If would like a Young Scot Card or need to replace a lost or damaged card just contact Customer Services and they can arrange for an application form or new card to be sent out to you. You can contact them by:

• Telephone: 01382 433 030
• Email: dundee.nec@dundeecity.gov.uk 
• Post: Customer Services, Dundee House, North Lindsay Street, Dundee. If you have never had a card before you can use an online form to complete your details: Dundee NEC Card Online Application Form

Once you have completed the application form the NEC will direct you to which validation point to take the form to.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation points for Dundee

• Customer Services
• Dundee Libraries 

Topping up your card

If you use your Young Scot card for school meals you can top it up with cash at one of the machines at school. 

East Ayrshire

New Cards

If you are aged 11-16 please contact East Ayrshire Council and they will send you an application form. You can reach them by:

• Telephone: 0845 724 0000
• Email: nec@east-ayrshire.gov.uk

If you are aged 16+ you can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

You will need to complete the application form and take it to one of the validation points along with the relevant identification

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call East Ayrshire Council on 0845 724 0000.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for East Ayrshire

• Any local council office. A full list can be found here: East Ayrshire Council Offices

East Dunbartonshire

New cards

If you are aged 11-16 please contact East Dunbartonshire Council and they will send you an application form. You can reach them by:

• Telephone: 0845 045 4510
• If you are aged 16+ you can get an application form by:
• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

You will need to complete the application form and take it to one of the validation points along with the relevant identification

Replacement cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call East Dunbartonshire Council on 0845 045 4510

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation points for East Dunbartonshire

• Broomhill Contact Centre, Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch 

East Lothian

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org
• Picking a form up in person from any East Lothian Library

Validation Points for East Lothian

Any East Lothian Local Library. A full list of library locations can be found here: East Lothian Libraries

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call East Lothian Council on 01620 827 660. You can also request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Adding money to your card

To add money to your card online for cashless catering at school. You can do this through the East Lothian Council Online Payments website. You can also add money using the Riva machine in your school.

To check how much money you have on your card you will need to use the Riva machine in your school. Your parents can also ring the school and ask to speak to the Food Court Supervisor who can find out the balance for you.

East Renfrewshire

New Cards

If you are aged 11-16 please contact East Renfrewshire Council and they will send you an application form. You can reach them by:

• Telephone: 0141 577 3001

If you are aged 16+ you can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

You will need to complete the application form and take it to one of the validation points along with the relevant identification.

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call East Renfrewshire Council on 0141 577 3001.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for East Renfrewshire

• East Renfrewshire Council, Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG
• East Renfrewshire Council, 211 Main Street, Barrhead, G78 1SY

Topping up your card

If you use your Young Scot card for school meals you can top it up online. You need a reference number to do this. This should be issued through your school.

You can also top up your card at the machines in school using cash.

Edinburgh

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org
• Picking a form up in person from any Edinburgh library

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Edinburgh’s NEC enquiries line on 0131 200 2350.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points, just bring along an up to date passport sized photo with you.

Validation Points for Edinburgh

• Any Edinburgh public library. A full list of library locations can be found here: Edinburgh Libraries

Falkirk

New Cards

If you are aged 11-26 please contact  the Falkirk Young Scot office, Park Street, Falkirk, FK1 1RE 

The office is open on Thursdays.

Email: youngscot@falkirk.gov.uk

 Phone: 01324 504440

You will need to complete the application form and take it to the Falkirk Young Scot office or a validation point along with the relevant identification to support your application. You will need to provide 3 forms of identification, this is detailed on the application:-

1. Proof of Age identification 
2. Proof of Address identification 
3. Photographic proof 

If you are a young person still attending school then the school can verify and stamp your application form

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call the Falkirk Young Scot office on 01324 504440.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Vouchers for Travel Discounts

If you are aged between 16 and 19 and require travel vouchers for bus/rail travel please call the Falkirk Young Scot office on 01324 504440. A replacement will then be issued to your home address between 7 and 10 days. You are eligible for 50% off rail travel and 1/3 off bus travel between the ages of 16 up until your 19th birthday.

Fife

What is it?

The National Entitlement Card for young people is a free electronic smart card for all young people aged 11 to 26. The card has been created by the Scottish Government, Young Scot, your local council and lots of other organisations working together so that it’s easier for you to use their services across Scotland.

For more information on all the discounts available (food, fashion, sports and more) Young Scot Discounts.

This card also gives young people aged 16 to 18 discounted bus travel (anywhere in Scotland), and a young person’s rail card, free of charge.

What your card does for you

• school and public libraries – Use your Young Scot card to book out books, DVDs, CDs and for online reference 
• school meals – The card also allows you to access your schools meals instead of using cash 
• the card is accepted as proof of age that can be used for ID under the PASS scheme and can be used on school buses

 leisure centre discounts

Applying for your card

If would like a Young Scot Card or need to replace a lost or damaged card just contact the MyFife Team and they can arrange for anappointment or new card to be sent out to you. You can contact them by:

• Telephone: 08451 55 00 66
• Email: myfife.card@fife.gov.uk

Validation Points for Fife

• Your local office network. More information can be found from

• www.fifedirect.org.uk/myfife

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Topping up your card

If you use your card for school meals you can top it up using the cash loader at school. The maximum amount you can have on your card is £15.

Glasgow

New Cards

If you are aged 11-18 and would like a Young Scot Card, or need to replace a lost or damaged card, just contact the Glasgow Young Scot Team and they can arrange for an application form or new card to be sent out to you. You can contact them by:

• Telephone: 0141 276 0727
• Email: youngscot@glasgow.gov.uk 
• Online Form: Apply for a Glasgow Young Scot Card

Alternatively, if you are over 18 you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement cards

If you need a replacement card or you need to tell us that you've changed address then you can do that online. All you need to do is fill in an online form on the Glasgow Life Website.

Alternatively you can call the  Glasgow Young Scot Team and they can arrange for a replacement card to be sent out to you. You can contact them by:

• Telephone: 0141 276 0727
• Email: youngscot@glasgow.gov.uk

Validation Points for Glasgow

• Any public library. To find you local library and what the opening hours are visit the Glasgow Life website.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Highland

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org 
• Picking a form up in person from one of the validation points

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Highland Council on 01349 886606.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Highland

Any Highland Service Point – A full list of locations can be found here: Highland Service Points

Topping up your card

If you use your card for to buy school meals you can top up your card using the valuator machines in school. If you have a problem with using your card for cashless catering speak to one of the catering staff or the school office.

Inverclyde

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org 
• Picking a form up in person from one of the validation points

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call the Inverclyde NEC Enquiries Line on 01475 715 450.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Inverclyde

• Youth Connection Offices and Libraries in Port Glasgow, Greenock, and Gourock

Topping up your card

If you use your card for school meals you can top up your card using the revaluation machine in school. The machine takes coins to make sure you have change on you!

Midlothian

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org 
• Picking a form up in person from one of the validation points

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call the Midlothian NEC Enquiries Line on 0131 561 5445.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Midlothian

• Any Midlothian Library. A full list can be found here: Midlothian Libraries

Topping up your card

If you use your Young Scot for cashless catering you can top it up using the revaluation machines in school. These machines take both cash and notes. You can also pay by cheque. You can hand in your cheque to the school office or catering office, remember to write your name and class on the back. 

If you want to find out what balance you have on your card you can ask the catering staff and they will be able to find out for you.

Moray

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org 
• Picking a form up in person from one of the validation points

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call the Moray NEC Enquiries Line on 01343 563 673.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Moray

• Council offices in Aberlour, Buckie, Burghead, Cullen, Dufftown, Elgin, Findocherty, Fochabers, Forres, Hoepman, Keith, Lossiemouth, Portknockie, Rothes, and Tomintoul. 
• Access Points in – Elgin, Keith, Forres and Buckie

Topping up your card

If you use your card for school meals then you can top up your card using the machines in school. You can also check your balance on there as well.

If you go to Keith Grammar then you can top up your card online.

If you're having problems with using your card for cashless catering speak to the canteen staff or the school office.

North Ayrshire

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

To get a replacement card contact North Ayrshire Council on 0845 603 0596.

Validation points

• Trading Standards office, Bridgegate House, Irvine, KA12 8BD
• Local Service Offices in Arran, Cumbrae, Largs and Saltcoates

Topping up your Young Scot Card

You can top up your Young Scot card online. (Go to Make a Payment and select school meals) You will need to know your 10 digit reference number to do this. If you don't know what it is you can speak to the catering staff at school or call North Ayrshire Council on 01294 541556. 

You can also top up your card at the re-val unit in your school. You will need your 4 digit pin number for this. If you don't know what it is you can speak to the catering staff at school or call North Ayrshire Council on 01294 541556. 

North Lanarkshire

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org 
• Emailing North Lanarkshire Young Scot on youngscot@northlan.gov.uk

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement, please call the Young Scot office on 01236 812586.

Validation Points for North Lanarkshire

• First Stop Shops 
• Libraries
• Contact Centre, 52-60 Merry Street, Motherwell, ML1 1LZ

Topping up your card

You can top up your card online using sQuid payments. When you register on the sQuid website you will be asked for a registration number. This is the card number on your Young Scot card.

If you want to find out how much money you have on your card, ask one of the catering staff and they will be able to check for you.

Orkney Islands

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Orkney Council on 01856 873 535 ext. 2420.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Orkney

• Customer Services in Kirkwall

Perth & Kinross

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Perth & Kinross Council on 01738 475000.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Perth & Kinross

• Perth and Kinross Libraries. A full list can be found here: Perth & Kinross Libraries
• Area Council Offices (Perth, Letham, Pitlochry, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Crieff, Aberfeldy, Auchterarder, and Kinross). 
• @ Scott Street, 68 - 86 Scott Street, Perth , PH2 8JW

Topping up your card

If you use your Young Scot card for cashless catering then you can top it up at the revaluation machines in school. These machines take coins and notes.

You can also top up your card by cheque. Just hand in your cheque to the catering office with your name and form written clearly on the back. Cheques are made payable to Perth and Kinross Council.

If you want to know the balance you can check on the revaluation machine or ask catering staff.

Renfrewshire

New Cards

In Renfrewshire, you can currently apply for your NEC Card by visiting any local library.  You can get an application form by:

Visiting any local library in Renfrewshire and asking for an NEC Aplication form.  The staff may give you advice on completing it.  When the form is complete, the library staff will validate it and check your proof of age and address etc.

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Renfrewshire Council on 0141 840 3477 (NEC Enquiries).

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Renfrewshire

• Renfrewshire Libraries (Bishopton, Foxbar, Lochwinnock, Bridge of Weir, Glenburn, Paisley Central, Erskine, Johnstone, Ralston, Ferguslie Park, Linwood, Renfrewshire)

Scottish Borders

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

• If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Scottish Borders Council on 0870 428 8245

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points, or by phoning the Scottish Borders Council on 0870 428 8245.

Validation Points for Scottish Borders

• Scottish Borders Libraries. A full list can be found here: Borders Libraries.

Topping up your card

If you use your card for cashless catering then you can top up your cards using the machines in school. The machines take coins so make sure you have change. You can also pay by cheque. Just hand it into the catering manager with your name and form written clearly on the back.

Shetland

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Shetland Council on 0870 428 8246.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for young people aged 12 - 16

Young Scot Shetland
C/O Shetland Youth Services
Islesburgh Complex
King Harald Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0EQ

T: 01595 74 4490
E: youthservices@shetland.gov.uk

Validation Points for young people aged 16 - 18

Transport Service
20 Commercial Road
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LX

T: 01595 74 4868
E: transport@shetland.gov.uk

South Ayrshire

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call South Ayrshire Council on 01292 612788  You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for South Ayrshire

• Libraries
• South Ayrshire Dialogue Youth Office

Topping up your card

If you use your card for school meals you can top up your card using the machines in school. The machines take coins so make sure you have change with you.

If you are having problems using your card for cashless catering speak to one of the catering staff and they should be able to help you.

South Lanarkshire

The National Entitlement Card for young people is a free electronic smart card for all young people aged 11 to 26. The card has been created by the Scottish Government, Young Scot, your local council and lots of other organisations working together so that it’s easier for you to use their services across Scotland. 

South Lanarkshire's dedicated website for the NEC can be found here www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/nec

For more information on all the discounts available via the NEC/Young Scot (food, fashion, sports and more) go to Young Scot Discounts. This card also gives young people aged 16 to 18 discounted bus travel (anywhere in Scotland), and a young person’s rail card, free of charge.

What your card does for you

• public libraries – Use your Young Scot card to book out books,
• DVDs, CDs and for online reference
• School meals – The card also allows you to access your schools
• meals instead of using cash
• The card is accepted as proof of age that can be used for ID
• under the PASS scheme and can be used on school buses

Applying for your card

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call South Lanarkshire Council Customer Services on 0845 74 06 080.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points. Please see the South Lanarkshire Council NEC website for guidance on how to update your photograph, www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/nec

Validation Points for South Lanarkshire

• Libraries at Hamilton Town House, East Kilbride Town Centre, Rutherglen Main Street, and Lanark Hope Street 
• South Lanarkshire Council Q and A Offices

Topping up your card

If you use your card for school meals you can top it up using the revaluation machines in school. You can also hand in a cheque to the school office or catering office and they will load the money onto the card for you.

If you have any problems using the card for cashless catering speak to the catering staff and they should be able to help you.

Stirling

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning Youth Services - Stirling Council on 01786 442719
• Emailing us at stirlingyoungscot@stirling.gov.uk

Replacement card

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call Stirling Council on 01786 442 719.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for Stirling

• Youth Services Information Station - Back Walk
• Viewforth Council Offices - 14-20 Pitt Street

West Dunbartonshire

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call West Dunbartonshire Council either on 01389 738 282 or 0870 428 8650.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for West Dunbartonshire

• Leisure Centres
• Alexandria Community Centre

West Lothian

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card you can get an application form from any of the 14 public libraries in West Lothian or from one of the Validation Points listed below.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call West Lothian Council on 01506 775 000 option 3. The lines are open until 10.30 pm.

You can request a photo upgrade at one of the validation points.

Validation Points for West Lothian

• Armadale CIS, 1/3 East Main Street - 
• Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu - 08:30-17:00; Wed - 08:30-15:00; Fri - 08:30-16:00 
• Bathgate CIS, Lindsay House, South Bridge Street - 
• Mon, Tue, Thu - 08:30-17:00; Wed - 08:30-15:00; Fri - 08:30-16:00 
• Broxburn CIS, Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189a West Main Street - 
• Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu - 08:30-17:00; Wed - 08:30-17:00 (closes at 15:00 every second Wed); Fri - 08:30-16:00
• Linlithgow CIS, County Buildings, High Street - 
• Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu - 08:30-17:00; Wed - 10:30-17:00; Fri - 08:30-16:00
• West Calder CIS, 24-26 Main Street - 
• Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu - 08:30-17:00; Wed - 10:30-17:00; Fri - 08:30-16:00
• West Lothian Connected, Almondvale Centre, Livingston 
• Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu - 08:30-17:00; Wed - 10:00-17:00; Fri - 08:30-16:00; Sat - 09:30-14:30 
• Whitburn CIS, 5 East Main Street - 
• Opening hours: Mon, Tue, Thu - 08:30-17:00; Wed - 08:30-15:00; Fri - 08:30-16:00
• Any West Lothian Library

Western Isles

New Cards

If you are in school and don’t have a Young Scot Card please contact your school office and they should be able to arrange a new one for you.

Alternatively, if you are no longer at school you will need to complete an application form and take it to a validation point with relevant identification.

You can get an application form by:

• Phoning our Young Scot Infoline on 0808 801 0338
• Emailing us at info@youngscot.org 
• Contacting their local validation point.

Replacement Cards

If you have lost your Young Scot Card or need a replacement please call your local validation point

Validation Points for Western Isles

• Sandwick Road, Stornoway, HS1 2BW T: 01851 703773 
• Tarbert, Isle of Harris, HS3 3DF T: 01859 502 973
• Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5LA T: 01876 602425
• Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5AD T: 01871 810 431
• Young Scot Youth Worker: T: 01851 822 714