#ProudBecause x Age Scotland
As part of our Pride month celebrations, we asked our friends from all walks of life to share what Pride means to them. Every year for Pride month, we want to shout out and celebrate all the amazing things the LGBTQ+ community have brought to the table throughout history and across different societies and […]
#ProudBecause x Media Co-Op
As part of our Pride month celebrations, we asked our friends from all walks of life to share what Pride means to them. Every year for Pride month, we want to shout out and celebrate all the amazing things the LGBTQ+ community have brought to the table throughout history and across different societies and […]
Volunteers Week 2024
We are thankful for each volunteer we have. Young people may be the heart, but volunteers are the lifeblood of LGBTYS; for a few hours every week, they give young people a safe space to be themselves. They encourage them to see what their futures could look like and help them get there. One […]
News Statement
LGBT Youth Scotland is proud that Scotland is the first country in the world to have lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) inclusive education and we are delighted that the Scottish Government has a commitment to provide a fully inclusive education for Scotland’s children and young people. Within primary and secondary schools, inclusive […]
Empowering LGBTQ+ Young People through Creativity and Art
In the heart of Scotland’s Forth Valley, a vibrant collaboration with Creative Stirling is igniting positive change in the lives of LGBTQ+ young people by providing a space for them to try new things, meet new people and share their lived experiences, all whilst influencing change within their community. In October 2022, we launched our […]
Pixel Power: LGBTQ+ Young People Leading the Cyber Charge
Imagine a world where cyber security education is not just about rules and regulations but a canvas for creativity and self-expression. Well, in January 2024, that vision came to life when LGBT Youth Scotland teamed up with Creative Stirling and Cyber Security Scotland. Together, we set out to empower LGBTQ+ young people with the digital […]
News Statement
The Sandyford Young People’s Gender Services, based at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, announced today a pause in referrals to Paediatric Endocrinology from the young people’s gender service. The Sandyford is the only gender service for young people under 18 in Scotland and means that for new patients under 18, they will no longer be […]
Launching today: Life in Scotland Trans Report
Today we are launching our Trans Report – the final ‘deep dive’ from our Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People research. When we launched the full report in February 2022, it was clear that the experiences of trans respondents were significantly different from their cis counterparts. Diving deeper into the data, we have […]
Teaming up to celebrate LGBTQ+ young people at the King’s Theatre
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Theatre South Productions (TSP) for the staging of the acclaimed musical “Kinky Boots” at the Kings Theatre in Glasgow this May. This collaboration aims to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Scotland while raising vital funds to support our ongoing work with LGBTQ+ young people. Following their […]
Have Your Say: Ending Conversion Practices
Content warning: this article talks about physical and sexual abuse as well as themes of homo, bi and transphobia. For sources of support, please see the end of the article. Conversion practices can be really dangerous for people of all ages as they are harmful and abusive – with long lasting consequences. They can […]
