Active citizenship Volunteering & surveys Discounts Young Scot National Entitlement Card Young Scot (Gaelic: Òigridh na h-Alba) is a national youth information and citizenship charity for 11 to 25 year olds living in Scotland.

[9] Volunteering opportunities have been offered in partnership with Scottish Government divisions and public bodies, including Nature Scot, BBC Scotland, Scottish Qualifications Authority, Co-op Foundation, Carnegie UK Trust, Glasgow City of Science & Innovation and 5Rights Foundation.

The European Youth Card offers discounts on travel, culture, accommodation, education, services and products in 36 countries across Europe.

Capital FM Scotland DJ Katy J hosted the 2023 event at Platform in Glasgow.

[26][27][28] The ceremony is annually attended by celebrities and prominent politicians, who will present awards or perform.

Guests at past ceremonies have included Humza Yousaf, Nicola Sturgeon, Alesha Dixon, Olly Murs, Shayne Ward, Jack McConnell, Elaine C.Smith, Conor Maynard, Stevie McCrorie, Ross Murdoch, the cast from River City and Nicholas McDonald.

Past Young Scot Awards winners include Amy Macdonald, Karen Gillan, Andy Murray, Paolo Nutini, Martin Compston, Nina Nesbitt, Lewis MacDougall, Paul Brannigan, Laura Muir, Iona Fyfe, Ncuti Gatwa and Jamie Genevieve.