Welcome to the home of the Young Islanders Network

Welcome to the home of the Young Islanders Network

We are a network of groups working in our local communities, and together, to get the voices of young islanders heard in Government and beyond.

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Young Islanders – Lewis

Open to young people 18-25 years old (16+ for school leavers).

A space to meet up with other young people and plan future activities. New members always welcome. Pointers Drop-In Centre
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It’s #ScotClimateWeek! 🌎🎉 Running from 23-29 September, this week is a chance to celebrate and encourage climate action by sharing ‘Stories for Change.’ Learn more and find out how you can get involved here:
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Looking for inspiration on climate action activities? 😃💡 When you purchase a Climate Action award challenge sheet, you’ll get a FREE copy of the Learning for Sustainability toolkit! This resource is packed with info and activities for young people on biodiversity, circular economies, fast fashion and more:
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⭐️This morning we were delighted to be invited by Climate Hebrides to be part of the OHCOP1 at An Lanntair in Stornoway. Such a great event with incredible speakers, well done to the organisers! ⭐️

Kate, Chloe and Sarah gave a great presentation and shared their voices on the impact of climate change in their community in the Isle of Lewis. 🌎🌳

They did a fantastic job and were so articulate! Well done team!

Thank you to Sophie for your support and taking pictures today and a big thanks to Kate, Chloe and Sarah's mums and school for their support and encouragement. 🙌

We also had the opportunity to see MSYP for the Western Isles and fellow YIN rep Ellie deliver a great presentation on what is happening locally with our MSYPs and the Western Isles Youth Climate Action Group and she also launched the Climate challenge (wooden) cup which is exciting! Great job Ellie – you were awesome!🤩

Western Isles Youth Services Youth Scotland MSYP @followers #climatechange2024 #ohcop #youthvoicematters #youthparticipation Scottish Islands Team
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⭐️This morning we were delighted to be invited by Climate Hebrides to be part of the OHCOP1 at An Lanntair in Stornoway.  Such a great event with incredible speakers, well done to the organisers! ⭐️

Kate, Chloe and Sarah gave a great presentation and shared their voices on the impact of climate change in their community in the Isle of Lewis.  🌎🌳

They did a fantastic job and were so articulate!  Well done team! 

Thank you to Sophie for your support and taking pictures today and a big thanks to Kate, Chloe and Sarahs mums and school for their support and encouragement. 🙌

We also had the opportunity to see MSYP for the Western Isles and fellow YIN rep Ellie deliver a great presentation on what is happening locally with our MSYPs and the Western Isles Youth Climate Action Group and she also launched the Climate challenge (wooden) cup which is exciting! Great job Ellie - you were awesome!🤩

Western Isles Youth Services Youth Scotland MSYP @followers #climatechange2024 #ohcop #youthvoicematters #youthparticipation Scottish Islands Team

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Well done today 👏👏👏 Great presentation.

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The next meeting of the Young Islanders Network will be on Monday (23rd) evening at 6.30pm 🤩 See MoreSee Less

The next meeting of the Young Islanders Network will be on Monday (23rd) evening at 6.30pm 🤩
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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.

Young people and youth workers gather outside Highland Council HQ and Fairburn Activity Centre, Muir of Ord.

Latest news

  • Paul’s Island Hopping Easter

    Paul’s Island Hopping Easter

    Young islander Paul from Lewis joined in to visit some youth clubs in Tiree, Cumbrae and Arran over the Easter holidays. Paul accompanied his mum, Naomi, the Senior Development Worker for the Young Islanders Network who was undertaking the tour as part of planned work to engage with Young Islanders across Scotland, and we thought…

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  • Young Islanders latest ministerial engagements

    Young Islanders latest ministerial engagements

    It has been a busy start to 2024 for the Young Islanders Network, with three separate opportunities for ministerial engagement to date. VISIT TO SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT AND THE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE We kicked off the year with the Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament (SRIYP) visit to Holyrood in January. Thanks to the amazing team at…

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  • Young Islanders Network Housing Challenge – Interim report 2024

    Young Islanders Network Housing Challenge – Interim report 2024

    This interim report contains the findings (to date) of the Young Islanders Network (YIN) Housing Challenge. While the challenge is still open to submissions from interested participants, this interim report highlights some of the invaluable views from young people between the ages of 12-25 years old across all the island local authorities in Scotland. The…

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  • Have your say and take part in the YIN Housing Challenge

    Have your say and take part in the YIN Housing Challenge

    Invitation for 12-25 year old islanders to take part in our Housing questionnaire If you are aged 12-25 years old and live in or are from one of the Scottish Islands, we invite you to take part in this short survey on Housing. Your input will help to shape ad inform our discussions with decision…

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  • Young Islander Matthew represents at the Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament 2023

    Young Islander Matthew represents at the Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament 2023

    The event with over 300 delegates (75 of which were youth participants) was held in Fort William on the 1st of November 2023 After 2 years of discussion, meetings and the pre-event we represented at last November in Birnham, the first Scottish Rural and Islands Youth Parliament was finally here. Our Young Islanders Rural and…

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  • Free ferry travel is coming soon to young islanders under 22!

    Free ferry travel is coming soon to young islanders under 22!

    The Young Islanders Network was thrilled to see the latest news about the expansion of the National Ferry Travel Scheme, which will mean the extension of free ferry travel to all young people under 22 in the Western Isles, Inner Hebrides and Northern Isles. Many young islanders have shared that travel costs can be a…

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