Youth

Between 28 February and 02 March, Scottish Rural Action and Youth Scotland co-hosted the inaugural Rural Youth Action Network (RYAN) Residential in Inverness.

The event, funded by Scottish Rural Network, was co-designed by a youth-led RYAN Residential Steering Group of 18 people, who determined together the key logistics, aims, format, themes, and desired outcomes of this event. Participants included over 60 young people aged between 16 - 30 years old and their allies, together representing at least 26 groups and organisations across rural and island Scotland.

Planning for the Future - Roadshow - Spring 2025

Over the next six weeks, a series of events will take place around the country aimed at combining the serious business of advice and support to help farmers prepare for the future, with a chance to socialise over a bite to eat.

The events are being run by RSABI working in partnership with the Royal Countryside Fund and will feature legal, business planning, farm accounts, mediation and succession experts who will lead some lively discussions to help farming families plan for the future.

A report by the Scottish Government's Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population exploring the migration and mobility of young persons and young adults in rural Scotland has been published.

Rural and island youth outmigration has been a growing area of concern with the demographic of communities being disproportionately affected. 

Young people leading change in their local communities were celebrated at a special event in Stirling on Wednesday 5 March, as Forth Valley & Lomond Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) showcased the success of its Youth Impact Fund 2024.

Held at Made in Stirling, the event highlighted a series of inspiring projects tackling issues from mental health to environmental sustainability.

A call for views and evidence that stakeholders may have about how well current policies and actions are working to tackle child poverty in Scotland has been announced. 

Finalists have now been named for Lantra Scotland’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (the ALBAS), which will take place at Crieff Hydro Hotel on Thursday 6 March 2025.

The ALBAS play a vital role in promoting careers within the rural sector, celebrating the achievements of learners and highlighting the importance to employers of investing in skills.

The 32nd International Leadership Workshop for Rural Youth will be held on 14 - 27 August 2025 with the theme of "Sharing Skills – Shaping Change”.

Agri-food systems around the globe are undergoing a huge transformation process. To help meet these challenges, the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) promotes international cooperation and networking as an important cornerstone of peace policy.

Supporting Young People’s Sexual Wellbeing in Remote, Rural and Island Areas

Supporting Young People’s Sexual Wellbeing in Remote, Rural and Island Areas

Who is it for?  It is suitable for anyone working with young people in rural community settings, GP practices, third sector, youth workers, social care and educators who want to learn more about supporting young people’s sexual wellbeing.

Aim of Session:

Since 2022 young people from across Scotland’s islands have highlighted to Young Islanders Network (YIN) what is important to them in their island community.

The top two recurring issues have been Transport and Housing.

Teachers and pupils across Scotland are being invited to join a national journey of nature discovery, as an exciting new digital support for learning outdoors is announced.

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