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Welcome to the latest news and views from Young Scot and our partners. Find out all the latest about our Young Scot projects or get in touch if you would like to speak to passionate young people.

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The Latest Young Scot News and Views

Scotland's Young Heroes Celebrated at Young Scot Awards

Scotland’s Young Heroes Celebrated at Young Scot Awards

Fourteen young Scots have been announced as the winners of the prestigious Steven Brown and Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2018 for their outstanding contributions to society, and their own …
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Minister launches youth-led employability project

Minister launches youth-led employability project

Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills Jamie Hepburn MSP joined Young Scot and young people from across Scotland to launch a new national youth-led employability project WORK: Working, Opportunities, …
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Young Scot publishes 2017/18 Impact Report

Young Scot publishes 2017/18 Impact Report

As the Year of Young People draws to a close, Young Scot is delighted to share our 2017/18 Impact Report, which highlights the work we have been doing with the …
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Impact Report 2018

Impact Report 2018

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Insight: The Next Chapter (SLIC)

Insight: The Next Chapter (SLIC)

Insight: The Next Chapter has been published by Young Scot. Over the course of two residential events and one-day meet-ups, Young Scot supported The Next Chapter vision Panel to explore their …
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Insight: Young People and Money report launched

Insight: Young People and Money report launched

Insight: Young People and Money has been published by Young Scot. Between 22nd August and 1st October 2018, Young Scot worked with Standard Life Aberdeen to gather insight into young …
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Young people want to know more about debt

Young people want to know more about debt

Young people across Scotland believe that schools, the banking sector, and their friends and family, need to talk to them about credit and debt, according to new research from Carnegie …
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A&D Blogs: Amy Chalmers

A&D Blogs: Amy Chalmers

My name is Amy Chalmers and I am 15 years old. I am from Cumbernauld which is in North Lanarkshire. I am currently a Rights Youth Leader as I am …
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A&D Blogs: Ross Cowan

A&D Blogs: Ross Cowan

My name is Ross Cowan I am 21 years old from Cumbernauld North Lanarkshire. I have been involved in many different projects with Young Scot. I have been a volunteer …
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A&D Blogs: Neva Brown

A&D Blogs: Neva Brown

My name is Neva Brown, I’m 16 and from Falkirk. I am a commissioner for the Youth Commission on Mental Health Services, which is a Young Scot Co-Design group formed …
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