We’re championing meaningful participation in £1.5M Synergy programme
The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) is the second national partner in Synergy – a bold, five-year programme led by…
One year of our youth-led manifesto: From priorities to action
As the Scottish Youth Parliament marks the first anniversary of the launch of its youth-led manifesto, we’re reflecting on…
SYP latest news: CEO Jamie Dunlop to step down later this year
The Scottish Youth Parliament has confirmed Chief Executive Jamie Dunlop will leave his role in early December, and the…
SYP’s response to the 2026 – 2031 Programme for Government
Every year, the Scottish Government publishes a Programme for Government (PfG), which sets out the core priorities, major policy…
We took part in the Opening Ceremony of the Scottish Parliament!
Four Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) took centre stage at one of Scotland’s most important civic occasions…
Statement from SYP Board
Following the sentencing of Jordan Linden today, a spokesperson for the Board of the Scottish Youth Parliament said:…
SYP Platform – 02 March 2026
Welcome to #SYPlatform – the latest update on everything happening across SYP. We’re only two months in, and…
The ‘Amplifying Child Safety Online’ project is now live!
New educational tools to help children and young people understand the risks of the online world, including artificial intelligence,…
SYPlatform – The latest from SYP | 30 Jan 2026
Welcome to #SYPlatform – the latest update on everything happening across SYP. Despite the rainy days, January blues,…
Fake news fuels political disconnect among Scotland’s young voters, major survey finds
Young people in Scotland have had the right vote from the age of 16 in Scottish Parliament and local…