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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…
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.
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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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Are you 26+ and passionate about youth work on the islands?
We’re excited to launch our newest membership tier, designed especially for those who’ve grown through youth voice and rep roles and are ready to take the next step!
Whether you’ve been a Youth Rep, supported youth-led projects, or just care about young people’s voices being heard your experience matters. This is your chance to mentor, support, and inspire the next generation of island changemakers.
💬 Many of our volunteers are already active in youth work or community action. If you're looking to grow your role, gain new experiences, or give back in a meaningful way, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Drop us an email to get involved
yin@youthscotland.org.uk
Here's a throwback to European Rural Youth Parliament last month and one of YIN volunteers taking an active role in the steering group as one of the many roles she has in driving forward youth voice and participation.
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Shetlander gives youth a voice at European Rural Parliament event
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A SHETLANDER represented the isles at the sixth annual meeting of the European Rural Parliament (ERP) in Aberdeenshire last week. Forty countries were in…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join us tonight in your best mask or costume for our Halloween themed online meeting 🎃👻🧹 If you're not signed up to receive updates, drop your details here 👇
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YIN recently engaged with Kooth, the UK’s largest and longest established digital mental health service. As a digital service, young people across the country can access 1:1 support online or webinars for young people, regardless of their geographical location.
Running regular campaigns that are developed with young people, it enables enabling youth participation across groups and education.
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