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Writing

  • Studying Books and Poetry

    Studying English Language and English Literature.

  • Tips for Writing in Scots

    Develop your writing in Scots.

  • Reading and Writing

    Discover more about reading and writing, poetry and books.

  • What do you mean by the Arts?

    Discover 'the arts'. Music, drama, dance, photography, film and art and craft.

  • Gaelic and Scots Language

    Are you interested in learning Scotland's traditional languages?

  • Tips for Writing Poetry

    Advice on your poetry writing from Kenneth C. Steven.

  • Careers in Music: Out of the Spotlight

    Music careers out of the spotlight.

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    Love music? Learn how to find new people to listen to. Find out about podcasting and DJing too!

Young Scot Card

The National Entitlement Card for young people is a free card for all young people aged 11-26, created by the Scottish Government, Young Scot, your local council and other organisations.

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Young Scot InfoLine

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The Young Scot InfoLine is a free and confidential phone service. It has information on a range of topics including money, health and the arts, as well as answering questions like "How do I get my first passport?" or "What age can I get a tattoo?"

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Young Scot is a Scottish registered charity (SC029757) and is a company limited by guarantee (202687) with its registered office at Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.