Young Scot

Young Scot - The Charity

Young Scot is the national youth information and citizenship agency for Scotland. We provide young people between the ages of 11 and 26 with a mixture of information, ideas and incentives to help them become confident and active citizens. In a nutshell this 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.

Young Scot NEC Card

You can get a free Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC). This is what you can use to get discounts locally, nationally, and in Europe - useful if you're going travelling 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. 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, and even online voting. Most Young Scot cards now also have the PASS hologram which means you can use them to prove your age.

Young Scot Books

If you find yourself stuck, or needing information or advice then dip into the Young Scot book. It's packed with loads of straightforward information on the topics which affect and interest you, including work; law; training; money; relationships; education; health and travel.

If you want to get your hands on the 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 Websites

InfoLine Website: This is where you are now by the way, so look no further! It's a way for you to get relevant information on a variety of different topics, from Arts to Health, from Money & Benefits to Careers/Training/Work. URL: www.youngscotinfoline.org

Young Scot Website: The National Youth Information Portal (as we like to call it) is designed specifically with young people in mind. It's a way for young people still in school or under 16 to get up-to-the-minute youth-related news and information, as well as fun stuff like reviews, features, competitions, special offers and discounts. URL: www.youngscot.org

Young Scot WOW - What's On Where

Young Scot WOW is a 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 and has 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 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

Young Scot InfoLine can help you get the information you need. Call 0808 801 0338 (Mon to Fri 10am - 6pm) or email: infoline@youngscot.org for information on any topic, from finance to the arts.

Young Scot Outreach

The Outreach team tours Scotland, setting up mobile youth information points in lots of different locations. You might have seen them at T in The Park?

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.