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What is the Young Islander’s Network? How did we get started? Where are we going?
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We run lots of projects and events for young islanders across the Scottish islands.
Latest news
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Opportunities in August and September
Upcoming opportunities for August/September and a call out for YIN representation across the network for these events: TRANSPORT Wednesday 13 August Minister for Connectivity & Agriculture Visit Shetland. An opportunity to meet with Jim Fairlie MSP for engagement on the Under 22s Ferry scheme and ferry vouchers Thursday 14 August Minister for Connectivity & Agriculture…
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Celebrating our Inspirational Young Islanders
Back in January, we launched a call for nominations to our network looking for someone who inspires them. Young Islanders could nominate any other young islander aged 5 to 25 who, for one reason or another, was inspirational to them. We received a lot of nominations since the call was launched, and it has been…
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YIN kicks off 2025 talking Housing with decision makers
It is still early doors, however, 2025 looks like another busy year for the Network given the response, so far, to the Young Islanders Network Housing Challenge report which was published in December 2024. When the report (https://yin.scot/you-had-your-say-read-the-yin-housing-challenge-report-here/) was published in December 2024, we shared it with local authorities, health boards, housing associations, Scottish government…
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Keeping Ulva connected: A ferry important family!
We hear from Matilda whose family have run the Ulva ferry service for over 30 years! My name’s Matilda, I’m 14 and I live with my brother and my parents on the Isle of Ulva. Ulva is a small island near Mull and I’ve lived here all my life. For most of my life there…
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You had your say! Read the YIN Housing Challenge Report here
Since 2022 young people from across the islands have told us what is important to them in their island community; the top two recurring issues were Transport and Housing. Read our report to find out more on Housing in the islands from the young people’s perspective. The Young Islanders Network created a challenge, inviting young…
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Skye’s the limit!
Young Islanders from Shetland, Lewis, Barra, Tiree and Arran gathered in the beautiful surroundings of Portree, Isle of Skye from the 1st to 4th of November. A long awaited Young Islanders Network residential weekend offered a fantastic group of people from the ages of 12 to 25 years old, from across the islands to get…
It was a great opportunity to attend the Youth Conference in Orkney, speaking to young people about YIN. With the focus on mental health, we were pleased to engage with young people on our work with the Distrrss Interventions, Crisis and Self-Harm Team at Scottish Government. Young people from from Mainland, Shapinsay, Stronsay, Sanday and Eday engaged with their views on young people in crisis, helping to inform the bre Framework. … See MoreSee Less
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Our newest Rep for Language, Heritage and Culture attended the Community Knowledge Matters in-person gathering in Inverness, an event celebrating community-led research across rural and island Scotland. Hosted by Science Ceilidh , the gathering brought together grassroots communities, researchers, and decision-makers to explore equitable, creative, and participatory approaches to research and policy.
Liz joined a workshop on creative arts-based co-production methods, built skills on an active listening walk, and explored a network library of stories from other rural and island communities as well as sharing insights from her current intergenerational community challenge preserving Orcadian language on Stronsaty. It was a pleadure listening to a presentation from our friends at OPEN Shetland and their inspiring youth led charity and research. These activities reflect the network's commitment to centering lived experience and building collective voice.
The day concluded by sitting on the Listening Panel with policy makeds, offering reflections on youth-led research and participation. Their contribution exemplified how young people can be meaningfully embedded in spaces where their voices shape dialogue and decision-making and an inspiring model of youth inclusion in participatory engagement. … See MoreSee Less
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Delighted to be at the Community Knowledge Matters in person gathering sharing co-production and community research in rural and island communities.
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Amazing news for our partners in Arran. Arran Youth Foundations has received £382,399 to build a new, bespoke replacement youth centre in Lamlash as part of the Scottish Government's Islands Programme.
Well done to all we can't wait to see what opportunities this brings to all of the young people 👏 … See MoreSee Less
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Delighted to be attending this event with our Language, Heritage and Culture Rep to gain insights on peer research and hear more from OPEN Shetland on youth decision making.
It's sure to be an insightful event, bringing back ideas and inspiration to shape the direction of the network and our goals.How can young people lead the way in shaping community decisions through research?
Join us online, or in person at our Community Knowledge Matters Gathering on the 11th November, to hear from Shetlands’ first youth-led charity – OPEN Shetland – during our Community-Led Research Spotlights.
Through innovative governance, youth-led research, and powerful partnerships between young people, researchers and decision-makers, OPEN is showing how evidence from young people can shape real, lasting change.
Come be part of the conversation, connect with communities leading their own research across Scotland, and explore how knowledge can empower action.
Register to join us live online, get the recording, or in person in Inverness:
➡️ tinyurl.com/ckmgathering
YouthLink Scotland
LGBT Youth Scotland
Youth Scotland
Young Islanders Network
Scottish Youth Parliament
British Science Association
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Absolutely amazing effort from Shetland Youth Voice Committee last week at the #JustTransition Summit 👏👏 … See MoreSee Less
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