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About us
What is the Young Islander’s Network? How did we get started? Where are we going?
Our projects
We run lots of projects and events for young islanders across the Scottish islands.
Latest news
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Argyll & Bute Roadshow hits Bute, Islay and Jura
Young Islanders Network has been on the road in Argyll and Bute, kicking off Phase 1 of the roadshow with young people from Bute, Islay and Jura in June. The roadshow came from a call to action from young YIN members. After seeing the impact young people have had by being part of transport decision-making, they wanted to…
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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…
The Scottish Government want to know about your local play park!
As part of Scotland's Play Park Renewal Programme, the Scottish Government want to hear from families across Scotland about their local play spaces.
Play Scotland are coordinating the research and your responses will be used to evaluate current practice and inform future policy, so it is really important to do!
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We need your vote!
We are delighted to have been nominated for Scots Community Project of the Year 2026 at the Scots Language Awards.
Our Language, Heritage & Culture Rep has taken the lead on a local project to celebrate and protect Orcadian language and island heritage.
Young islanders are leading locally, supported through YIN, and creating national impact by celebrating in their way
Vote here by 13th September:
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Scots Language Awards 2026: Stronsay Heritage Society & Young Islanders Network
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Weel duin tae Stronsay Heritage Society & Young Islanders Network wha hae bin nominatit in Scots Community Project o the Year in the Scots Language Awards. Vote now! The 2026 Scots Language Awa…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
We recently took four young people away to Big Ideas Weekend, a youth conference hosted by Youth Scotland in Stirling. They did a brilliant job representing our community, sharing their voices, and connecting with other young people from across Scotland. Thank you to Young Islanders Network , Orkney Youth Forum and Youth Scotland for a brilliant weekend. … See MoreSee Less
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Some of our fantastic members of Shetland Youth Voice are heading south to Stirling to take part in Youth Scotland’s Big Ideas event!
It’s a great opportunity for young people from across Scotland to come together, share their ideas, have their voices heard and help shape the future of youth work.
A huge thank you to the Young Islanders Network for providing funding to support our young people to attend this fantastic opportunity.
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Getting to Big Ideas is no mean feat for our Islanders. The early arrivals had the opportunity to go out on a trip to Wallace Monument on Friday before the weekend kicked off.
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We've had an absolutely incredible week in Argyll & Bute on the second leg of our roadshow. We've worked with young people from 7 of the islands, having their voices heard about island life. It's been so inspiring to hear their stories and pitch ideas for community impact. Working in partnership with Argyll Community Housing Association – ACHA Group young people can lead on delivering these small scale projects for change with community grant funding.
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