Young Scot is a scheme which offers support and advice to young people and is mainly known for its presence on the MyFife National Entitlement Card (NEC).
This is available for all young people who live in Scotland and are aged 11 to 25. The card has been created by the Scottish Government, in conjunction with local councils, Young Scot, and other organisations working together. Young people can use their services across Scotland.
The card can offer the following benefits:
The PASS acronym stands for Proof of Age Standards Scheme and the holographic PASS logo on your Young Scot card means that the card works as proof of age.
You can use a PASS proof of age when buying age-restricted goods like lottery tickets, rated films or alcohol. For more information on PASS visit www.pass.scheme.org.uk
Back To TopYoung Persons Bus Travel
Age under 22
Free bus travel is now available throughout Scotland to Young Scot Cardholders up to the age of 22. Visit the Young Persons' Free Bus Travel page for further information on how to receive this benefit or activate it on your current card.
Age 22-25
Full-time volunteers under 26 can receive a third off single adult fares on almost all local and long-distance buses in Scotland. Just place your Young Scot card on the bus electronic ticketing machine and state your destination. In addition, your card can be used on most services to and from Carlisle and to and from Berwick-upon-Tweed from anywhere in Scotland.
Young Persons Rail Travel
If you’re aged 16-18 you'll receive a discount on the train by simply presenting your valid Young Scot card when buying your rail ticket at stations, or on-board trains where no ticket issuing facilities are available. The discount is generally 1/3 off most rail fares, a third off most advance purchases and 50% off all weekly or monthly tickets.
Further information is available from the ScotRail Young Scot National Entitlement Card page.
Back To TopPlease visit the Young Scot discounts page for more information on the savings you can make with your card.
Back To TopIf you have never held an NEC and wish the benefits of Young Scot then you should apply for a card through https://getyournec.scot/nec
If you already hold an NEC card that does not display the Young Scot Logo and you are still at school, then you should request this at the school office and a new card will be sent to you.
If you already hold an NEC card that does not display the Young Scot Logo and are no longer at school then you should request an update to your card through http://www.getyournec.scot/nec
If you have any difficulties you should phone 03451 55 00 66 to arrange for a face-to-face appointment at your most convenient Customer Service Centre. You need to provide a photographic ID, such as a passport or photo driving licence and proof that you're currently living in Fife. Your photo will be taken at the appointment.
Back To TopFor full information on the benefits of Young Scot please visit the Young Scot website.
