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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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Calling all Gaelic speakers aged 18-40 from the Highlands and Islands!
An exciting opportunity to participate in a fantastic leadership workshop led by the Social Enterprise Academy Calling all Gaelic speakers aged 18-40 from the Highlands & Islands! Participate in a fantastic workshop as part of the new Young Gaelic Leaders programme, an exciting opportunity to gain leadership skills and network with fellow speakers. By joining…
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Win 2 Weekend Tickets to the HebCelt and a YIN T-shirt signed by the 2022 acts!
Competition time! Closing date for submissions is the 19th of June 2023 You may recall that one of our first pieces on the Young Islanders Website website was the blog about the HebCelt festival: ‘HebCelt was back with style for 2022!’. It’s hard to believe, but it is almost that time of year again! This…
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Young Islanders meet with Ferry Communities Board Chair
On Thursday the 24th of March, Young Islanders from across Scotland were invited to join the network to meet with Angus Campbell, Chair of the Ferry Communities Board. The Ferry Communities Board is facilitated by CalMac Ferries Ltd, and it is compromised of 10-12 communities that are users of the ferry service, to hear local…
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Young Islanders receive response on deer management question
At the Young Islanders Network breakfast with Deputy First Minister John Swinney, young people raised some concerns about the deer population in the Outer Hebrides. Mr Swinney promised to follow up on the issue with NatureScot, who oversees deer control in Scotland. Their response to the Young Islanders Network is included below and a copy…
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Anna and Ellie leading the way with the Carbon Neutral Islands and Young Islanders activities in Barra
Young Islanders Champions, Anna and Ellie from Castlebay community school, worked in partnership with Shona Macleod (Learning Development officer for the Carbon Neutral Islands project) to lead an interactive Eco workshop for the upper primary schools in Barra and Vatersay. Anna and Ellie are not only Young Islanders Champions, but they are active and passionate…
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Young Islanders Attend Downing Street Coronation Lunch
(Picture: The Prime Minister poses outside Downing Street with (L-R) Naomi, Maimie and Kaydence) Young islanders from Lewis and Orkney travelled to London for a coronation event with the Prime Minister. This past weekend, the Young Islanders Network sent young representatives Maimie and Kaydence to London to take part in the national consortium at UK Youth…
Fantastic youth work and engagement job opportunity in Orkney 📣Youth and Family Engagement Worker – ORK08257
Location: Kirkwall; Salary: £31,788.00 – £34,117.00 per year; Closing date: 02/06/2024
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🟧 Young Islanders Network – Housing Challenge
🟦Aged 12-25 years old and living/ from a Scottish Island?
📣 Please take a couple of minutes to help us understand what housing is like where you live by completing the questions in the link forms.office.com/e/FiQ4S1X3vc
Youth Scotland Scottish Islands Federation Scottish National Rural Network Scottish Rural Action Scottish Islands Team Western Isles Youth Services Orkney Youth-Cafe Orkney Youth Forum Shetland Youth Local Action Group – YLAG Shetland Youth Voice Bute Youth Action Group Islay Development Initiative Portree Youth Club Broadford Youth Club Mull and Iona Community Trust … See MoreSee Less
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Youth Scotland invite Primary 7 pupils to the Bridge Community Centre on Friday 17th May, 6-9pm. Young people will take part in Youth Scotlands iLead programme – a young leaders programme.
Through games and team building activities they will explore what everyday leadership is and how we use it in our day to day life. This is a FREE event open to Primary 7 pupils, with FREE snacks available. Consent forms must be completed by Wednesday 15th May forms.office.com/e/MzBTLNhD5n
If you would like to speak to a Youth Scotland worker before this session please email yin@youthscotland.org.uk Young Islanders Network … See MoreSee Less
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Youth Scotland invite Primary 7 pupils to the Bridge Community Centre on Friday 17th May, 6-9pm. Young people will take part in Youth Scotlands iLead programme – a young leaders programme.
Through games and team building activities they will explore what everyday leadership is and how we use it in our day to day life. This is a FREE event open to Primary 7 pupils, with FREE snacks available. Consent forms must be completed by Wednesday 15th May forms.office.com/e/MzBTLNhD5n
If you would like to speak to a Youth Scotland worker before this session please email yin@youthscotland.org.uk Young Islanders Network … See MoreSee Less
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FROM DYW Scotland:
Are you aged 16-25? Or do you work with young people?
We are conducting research to shape the future of the Construction Work Tasters programme.
Complete our survey or encourage young people you work with to do so.
Visit: ow.ly/B5nB50R1YBg
#worktasters #construction #DYWScot CITBAre you aged 16-25? Or do you work with young people?
We are conducting research to shape the future of the Construction Work Tasters programme.
Complete our survey or encourage young people you work with to do so.
Visit: ow.ly/B5nB50R1YBg
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