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We run lots of projects and events for young islanders across the Scottish islands.
Latest news
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Oidhche Mhòr nan Duaisean FilmG
Ainm: Iasmine Nic a’ Ghobhainn O chionn cola-deug, dh’fhalbh mi a-null a Ghlaschu còmhla ri m’athair air sgàth gun deach fiolm am buidheann agam ainmeachadh airson an Duais Comadaidh anns an co-fharpais fo aois ochd-deug. ‘S e Oifigear Coimhearsnachd ùr an t-ainm a th’air an fiolm, agus dh’obraich mi ann am buidheann le mo charaidean Calum, Uisdean, agus Seumaidh. B’e Koren Moireach Pickering a bha os cionn an fiolm, agus b’ise Oifigear Coimhearsnachd Steòrnabhaigh agus Sgoil MhicNeacail. Fhuair sinn taic cuideachd bho Thormoid MacLeòid agus Shaun MacLeòid à An Lanntair ann an Steòrnabhagh. Bu mhath leam mo thaing a thoirt dhaibh airson an taic a thug iad dhuinn tron planadh, clàradh, agus gearradh. Ri thaobh an turas fhèin, dh’fhalbh mi fhèin agus m’athair air…
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Mòd Ionadail Leòdhais 2026
Air a’ choigeamh latha den t-Ogmhios dà mhìle fichead sa sia, fhuair mi cothrom air leth dol an sàs anns am Mòd Ionadail Leòdhais. Ghabh mi pàirt ann an co-fharpais a’ bhogsa sa mhadainn agus bha mi dìreach air mo dhòigh ghlan gun do choisinn mi am bràiste òr agus Cupa Cuimhnichidh Màiri NicGilleEathain air a shon. Air an oidhche, bha agam ri cluich aig an Cuirm Deireannach air sgàth na choisinn mi sa mhadainn. ‘S ann air sgàth sin gun d’fhuair mi a-mach gun do choisinn mi am bràiste òr airson sgrìobhadh agus Duais Litreachais Comunn na Gàidhlig còmhla ris airson an dàrna bhliadhna ann an sreath. Thoisich mi a’ deasachadh air a shon anns an t-Samhain dà mhìle fichead sa còig às dèidh dhomh buannachadh airson sgrìobhadh Gàidhlig aig a’ Mhòid Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an Loch Abar. Thoisich mi a’ deasachadh na bu traithe air sgàth gun robh tòrr cho-fharpaisean agam ri dhèanamh am bliadhna seo. Airson a’ bhogsa-phutain, chuir mi air dòigh mi seata CSR (cacaismeachd, srath speidh, agus ruidhle) anns na robh na puirt Rarhad Chaluim, tocainnean Daoimean, agus Chan eil mo leannan ann seo. Fhuair mi cothrom beagan a bharrachadh obair deasachaidh a dèanamh aig Fèis Còig Latha anns a’ Ghiblein leis an t-uabhas taic bhom charaid Mirabel agus…
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Iasmine’s story – Western Isles Youth Conference
Following the Lewis and Harris Youth Conference hosted by CNES CLD, Iasmine reached out, enthusiastic to join YIN and have her voice heard.
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Living Labs
On 1 and 2 June2026 the Young Islanders Network attended the Living Lab Link-Up at the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, joined by young member from OPEN Shetland.
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Lewis and Harris Youth Conference
The Lewis and Harris Eilean Siar Youth Conference was held on Tuesday 19 May, bringing together almost 100 S2 and S3 pupils from Sir E Scott School and the Nicolson Institute for a day focused on youth voice, island life and direct engagement with local decision makers. The event, organised by Community Learning and Development and Education at Comhairle…
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Community Knowledge Matters Gathering
In October, Young Islanders Network Rep Liz joined the Community Knowledge Matters Gathering. She attended a participatory arts workshop exploring how creativity and metaphors can help people talk about research, power, relationships and the challenges of working together. The session was part of a wider collaboration between Community Knowledge Matters, The Binks Hub and PhD researcher Helen Berry. It brought together community…
Amazing opportunity to join Young Sea Changers Scotland for their community event of the year!
If you're 16-25, living in Scotland and interested in the sea, join other young people for a relaxed day of skill-building, advocacy planning and socialising in Edinburgh. Our annual gathering is the key moment of the year to get together IRL with the YSCS community, and an amazing opportunity to turn your passion for the underwater world into real action, with the help of the YSCS team and like-minded young people from across Scotland.
We'll hear what other members have been up to, meet a politician, take part in advocacy skills workshops, and have a chance to put our heads together to plan the next steps for youth-led ocean action.
You don’t need to be an existing YSCS member to attend, we’d love to welcome new faces too!
Details: Sat 5th September, Grassmarket Community Project Edinburgh, 10am-4pm, Tickets sliding scale £0-£10 with support for travel costs if you need. All info, programme and get tickets via Eventbrite at: bit.ly/yscs-gathering26
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YSCS Community Gathering 2026
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After speaking with young people across the islands about challenges accessing free travel, here's a wee reminder that all young people aged 5-21 can access free bus travel on most services!
For families with younger children: under-12s do not need a Young Scot card to access free bus travel. Children aged 5–11 can get a photo-free National Entitlement Card, which works as their bus pass.
This can make a big difference for island families, helping with travel to clubs, activities, friends, family, appointments and opportunities, especially with travel over summer.
Apply online here:
getyournec.scot/nec/
More information and local council application links:
www.mygov.scot/under-22-bus-pass/apply-for-bus-pass
Or contact your local authority:
Argyll & Bute
NECTEAM@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar / Western Isles
Age 5–10: freebus@cne-siar.gov.uk
Age 11–21: youngscot@cne-siar.gov.uk
Highland
buspass@highland.gov.uk
North Ayrshire
necadmin@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Orkney Islands
For under-12s / NEC enquiries: transport@orkney.gov.uk
For Young Scot NEC enquiries: young.scot@orkney.gov.uk
Shetland Islands
YouthServices@shetland.gov.uk
Transport enquiries: transport@shetland.gov.uk
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Today is the last day to have your say in naming the new housing development!
Link below in HHP's post.Melbost West, Isle of Lewis – Name Consultation
We are inviting the local community to take part in naming our new development of 73 homes. This is a chance to suggest a name that reflects the area’s identity, heritage and sense of place.
📝 Submit your ideas using the link below
📅 The consultation is open until 30 June 2026
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to participate in naming this development and look forward to hearing your suggestions.
forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=iGOgopRX2kCYBq0sqkNuVtRV50nX58NHvXdvtrARzMFUMVYyNjBVU…
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It's been a week since YIN was at North Isles Sports in Orkney.
What an incredible day seeing 5 islands competing against each other. We heard about what it means to the young people, the opportunities, taking part, some of the challenges but a huge sense of community.
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What an incredible week on the road YIN had last week with our mascot, Claudio there every step of the way.
We kicked off phase 1 of our Argyll and Bute Roadshow on Bute, Islay and Jura with Argyll Community Housing Association – ACHA Group
We heard young people's thoughts on local housing and planning. Everything from putting greens and pavilions, to toilets and road signs, improving spaces for young people and future opportunities. They expertly pitched some excellent ideas to deliver locally impactful projects in the community.
The input from young people will be shared with Argyll and Bute Council and local community councils to feed into Place Plans, as well as Argyll Community Housing Association – ACHA Group
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We're at North Isles Sports in Orkney today with competitors from Stronsay, Sanday, Westray, Eday, North Ronaldsay and Papa Westray! Pop along to see us in the New Hall and tell us how you're involved today. … See MoreSee Less
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