Meet our new Board!
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new youth-led Board, who will take on their new roles…
Meet our new Board!
We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new youth-led Board, who will take on their new roles…
Have you listened to our Young Rights Champions podcast?
Young people from different parts of Scotland have taken the mic to speak up about issues affecting their lives…
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…
Five key statistics you need to know about youth unemployment – by Jack Anderson MSYP
Jack Anderson is an MSYP for Dundee City East and an SYP Trustee. This picture was taken at our 84th…
We took meaningful participation to Parliament
Children and young people’s rights were at the centre of parliamentary discussions at Holyrood last week, with MSYPs showcasing…
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…
Hi, I’m Eilidh, and here’s how I use Mind Yer Time to teach online safety
Hello, I am Eilidh Morrison. I have a rare condition called Joubert Syndrome – I am visually impaired and…
From Scotland’s young people to the Prime Minister on the social media ban for under-16s
This week, Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) and 152 young people have written to the Prime Minister…
Are Period Products Really Accessible in Scottish Schools? – By Mairi Millar MSYP
In Angus, more than 80% of menstruating young people never or rarely use the period products their school provides.
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…