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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…
Disability Equality Scotlandhave shared their current consultation events around island, rural and remote areas in Scotland. This session is part of engagement work with Transport Scotland to hear lived experience and gather views for the new Accessible Travel Framework successor.
They are inviting disabled people living in rural and remote areas of Scotland to take part in an online consultation about community transport on Wed 2 September.
The session will be online and guided by a series of discussion questions focused on the challenges and barriers people face when using community transport in rural and remote communities.
Please sign up and let us know about any accessibility requirements by 19 August. If you sign up after this date, we may not be able to fully support accessibility needs.
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Consultation on Community Transport in Rural and Remote Areas – Zoom, Wed 2 Sep 2026 – We are inviting disabled people living in rural and remote areas of Scotland to take part in an online consulta…0 CommentsComment on Facebook
UHI NWH Stornoway are joining us in the tent. What future role could you have at HebCelt Festival? Festival Director, journalist or Headliner? You can shape future opportunities.
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Come and see us at the Youth Tent at HebCelt Festival and share your 'one word'. Doodle and graffiti and tell us what your island culture and community means to you. Young people are shaping their island heritage, not from behind a glass box but living it and we want your voice to be heard! … See MoreSee Less
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What a start to HebCelt! On our way to Stornoway tonight and the Commonwealth Games King's Baton was en route too! This leg of the relay was handed over to HM Coastguard on the MV Seaforth to make it's way to the Isle of Lewis.
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A throwback to the European Rural Youth Parliament, where our YIN Reps had the opportunity to engage with international decision makers. Young people from came together with over 400 delegates from 4 European countries to share their experiences, influence policy and show why they must have a meaningful place at the tables where decisions are made. We are ambitiously continuing to drive this forward by creating real opportunities for young islanders to shape decisions, influence policy and be part of delivery. … See MoreSee Less
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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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Join Young Sea Changers Scotland members from across the country for our community event of the year!0 CommentsComment on Facebook