YouthLink Scotland

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YouthLink Scotland is the national agency for youth work. We are a membership organisation and represent the interests of the whole of the sector in Scotland.

We are the national agency for youth work, representing more than 100 youth organisation members across Scotland.

02/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Final countdown - the 2026 are tomorrow! โฐ

To gear up for the celebrations, check out our new blog spotlighting all our wonderful sponsors: BBC Children in Need, Sky, Young Scot, Public Health Scotland, MCR Pathways, Youth Scotland, Institute of Directors, Scottish Police Federation, Planet Youth, Perthshire Youth Work Partnership.

Learn more about them, why theyโ€™ve chosen to sponsor their categories, and their support for youth work in Scotland ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4x3L3k8

02/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ข It's Power of Youth Day! ๐Ÿ’ช

Today isn't just a celebration - it's an invitation to unite in recognising, empowering, and providing opportunities for young people โœจ

This , sign the Charter to make a commitment to young people and keep them at the heart of your strategy!

๐Ÿ“ https://bit.ly/43GuDi5

27/05/2026

โฐ Only 1 week left until 2026!

We can't wait to celebrate all the amazing youth work happening across Scotland next Wednesday - and we're extra pleased to announce that John Loughton of Young Scot will be joining us once again as host for the evening! Thank you John ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽ‰

Reminder of this year's finalists: https://bit.ly/3YB969N

Photos from YouthLink Scotland's post 26/05/2026

๐Ÿ’ฌ Last Friday at The Citadel, young people, youth workers, parents and grandparents gathered with Kanishka Narayan MP (Minister for AI and Online Safety) to talk honestly about growing up online โ€“ the pressures, possibilities and harms that increasingly shape young peopleโ€™s lives ๐Ÿ’ป

The UK Governmentโ€™s National Consultation on Social Media and Online Harms closes at 11.59pm tonight (26th May) - check out our response, and find out how to share your thoughts ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/49mqkhq

26/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Free networking session!

This session from Befriending Networks will focus on understanding the prevalence and experience of loneliness in children and young people. Open to children, young people, family befriending services & those interested in the prevention and alleviation of youth loneliness.

10 June | 10-11am | Sign up ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/3Rv4su7

26/05/2026

Last week we had the pleasure of taking part in discussions about social media and growing up online with the Minister for AI and Online Safety, young people, youth workers, parents and carers at The Citadel in Edinburgh.

Check out our full account of the visit, as well as our response to Growing Up in the Online World: A National Consultation ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/49mqkhq

25/05/2026

๐Ÿ’ป How does growing up online really feel? What works - and what needs to change?

Join the chat at an Edinburgh youth hack event, where young people will share experiences of the online world and explore the challenges and opportunities of growing up digital. Hosted by and Volunteering Matters.

Sign up ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4vesVTb

22/05/2026

And finally, our 2026 Lifetime Achievement (Fellowship of Youthlink Scotland) finalists, dedicating years to improving the lives of young people in Scotland ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ™Œ Walter Gorman โ€“ Orkney Islands Council: shaping generations of young people and strengthening entire communities.

๐Ÿ’™ Denise Spence CBE โ€“ Girlguiding Scotland: dedicating her career to empowering girls and young women through visionary leadership.

โšœ๏ธ Dr Marion Rankin โ€“ Clyde Scouts: providing inspirational leadership and support to thousands of young people and volunteers.

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bit.ly/4eYvd3M

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Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street
Edinburgh
EH38EG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm