Young Scot Cards
The Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) is free of charge to all Secondary aged pupils living in Scotland. The card can be used in many ways, for example: money off purchases in shops, exclusive rewards, money off travel and much more.
At Breadalbane our pupils can also use their Young Scot card to pay for their school lunches from Tayside Contracts. Parents can top up their child card via ParentPay and the money goes directly on their card for them ready to spend. The Young Scot card is also used by pupils for checking books out of the library when visiting with their class teacher. They can use this card in place of a separate CPK library card.
Although young people are not required to carry a Young Scot card, it is a convenient way to access a range of services.
To find out more about the Young Scot card and how you can apply for one, go to the Young Scot card website for more information on the many benefits of applying for this card:
Young Scot Card Perth and Kinross | Young Scot
More information can also be found on the Perth and Kinross Council website:
Perth & Kinross Council – National Entitlement Card (pkc.gov.uk)
As of 31st January, all young persons under the age of 22 will be entitled to free bus travel. The Scottish Government is working alongside Young Scot to deliver and roll out the scheme on time. This is a great initiative that will positively impact young people’s lives allowing them to travel to work, take part in learning and be socially active with their friends without having to worry about the financial aspect. For more information on this scheme, please click on the below link:
It is our understanding that young people will require a Young Scot card to access this free travel.
