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  • Iasmine’s story – Western Isles Youth Conference

    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 

    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

    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…

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  • Community Knowledge Matters Gathering

    Community Knowledge Matters Gathering

    In October, Young Islanders Network Rep Liz joined the Community Knowledge Matters Gathering. She attended a participatory arts workshop exploring how creativity and metaphors can help people talk about research, power, relationships and the challenges of working together.  The session was part of a wider collaboration between Community Knowledge Matters, The Binks Hub and PhD researcher Helen Berry. It brought together community…

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  • Housing Roadshow!

    Housing Roadshow!

    This year, we have partnered with Argyll Community Housing Association to take a roadshow to Argyll & Bute.  We’ll be visiting the islands to deliver workshops and hear from young people across primary and secondary schools.  What is important in your place, and what makes the community yours?  What unique challenges are you facing and what could be improved?  We will…

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  • A Year of island identity and stories

    A Year of island identity and stories

    Over the next year, Young Islanders Network will be working with young people across Scotland’s islands to gather stories from as many of Scotland’s 93 inhabited islands as possible.  We want to hear what shapes your island’s culture, identity, and heritage.  Maybe there’s a story people tell about your island. It could be a festival, sporting event, club, committee, tradition or place…

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