Following the launch of the Scottish Government’s Bringing Hope, Brighter Futures action plan, Young Scot CEO John Loughton has shared a powerful perspective on what it will truly take to eradicate child poverty in Scotland. Read about John’s reflections on the importance of sustained national focus on tackling child poverty, the vital role of young people’s voices and lived experience in shaping policy and why a whole-family, rights-based approach is essential.

Explore ways Young Scot can connect you with young people’s perspectives, helping you design more effective services and demonstrate real impact.

Young Scot has teamed up with Ireland’s youth information platform spunout to launch a new cross-cultural campaign celebrating the differences and similarities between Scottish Gaelic and Irish language communities.

A survey of young people in Scotland has found that while almost all recognise the benefits of hobbies, nearly half (48%) say cost is the main reason preventing them from taking part.

Scratchcards and arcades are the most common form of gambling amongst 83% of young people who reported engaging in some type of gambling in their lives, according to our research with youthwork charity Fast Forward.

A report from Young Scot and Scottish Youth Parliament on young people’s information literacy and political engagement in Scotland

Series 3 of Young Scot six-part podcast kicks off with Ru Paul’s Drag Race star Chanel.

Created to provide an offline source of information for P7 pupils, this ‘Young Carers’ special features real-life stories and activities to increase awareness and visibility of the incredible contributions young carers make.

John Loughton, third sector leader, will take over at the helm of Young Scot in early 2026. John is a leading social entrepreneur, leadership consultant and motivational speaker with over 20 years of experience, including previous engagement with Young Scot.

Young Scot has published a new report highlighting how children and young people have helped shape the draft Children’s Rights Scheme, a key part of the Scottish Government’s work to deliver on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024.

A new report has revealed the lasting benefits of the Young Persons’ (Under 22s) Free Bus Travel Scheme, highlighting its role in supporting young people through the cost of living crisis, tackling child poverty and promoting more sustainable travel.

Young people can help shape their own future by taking part in our Truth About Youth survey and sharing their views to help Young Scot and partners design services that reflect what matters most to them.

A brand-new YouTube docuseries from Young Scot is set to spark vital conversations around toxic masculinity, men’s mental health and what it really means to grow up as a man in Scotland today. 

Discover how your organisation can add questions to Young Scot’s Truth About Youth 2025/26 Survey and gain valuable insights from thousands of young people across Scotland.