What’s new?
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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A YIN Residential 13-15 March 2026!
Are you aged 12-25 and want to have your views heard about being a young islander? Meet other young people from across Scotland’s islands. Connect, share ideas and make friends while shaping and influencing what really matters to you. This March, the Young Islanders Network (YIN) is bringing young people from islands across Scotland together in
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Read the YIN Ferry Safety Report
Following our transport challenge report in 2023, the Young Islanders Network (YIN) heard from young people that they often feel unsafe due to adult behaviour whilst travelling on ferries. This feeling applies to both mainland Scotland and inter-island ferries. For young islanders, ferry travel is a need rather than a choice; it is a lifeline.
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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
We are excited to bring this year's YIN Residential to Orkney!
Whether you're a member or have never been to one of our meetings, here's your opportunity to join young islanders from across Scotland and have your voice heard on what matters to you. Led by Youth Scotland staff, you will take part in workshops, activities and a field trip.
All costs are covered and if you need to travel to Orkney includes accommodation for the weekend.
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Join our next full group meeting to chat about the upcoming residential in March!
If you're not a member yet and are interested in finding out more and meeting other young islanders email louise.mcquaid@youthscotland.org.uk … See MoreSee Less
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Opportunities are now available to apply to be a Young Advisor with Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland.
A great opportunity to bring an island perspective to children's rights in Scotland. … See MoreSee Less
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Your voice matters in creating change to mental health support in schools!
SAMH Young People's Panel are looking for young islanders views. They need your help with projects around introducing link workers into secondary schools and co-designing a digital resource to better the support for young people’s mental health in Scotland.
The survey is for young people aged 10-25, school staff and parents/carers.
Find out more www.samh.org.uk/get-involved/our-campaigns/youth-activism-and-engagement/young-peoples-panel/youn…
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Our Rep for Language, Heritage and Culture gained insight into audio recording, editing, podcasting and interview techniques as part of a project preserving Orcadian dialect with a local Heritage Group.
If any young people are interested in getting involved get in touch! Whether it's language and local history you're passionate about, up for interviewing and recording or learning new skills editing the audio, we're looking for young people to shape this project and what heritage means to young islanders.
Big thanks to the BBC Radio Orkney team for sharing their expertise and knowledge and supporting young people. … See MoreSee Less
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The Transport Scotland survey is still open until the end of January.
Take part here 👇
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