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On Saturday 20th April, our longest serving vessel, Alba Venturer, celebrated her 25th birthday.  This 70-ft Bermudan ketch was gifted to the young people of Scotland from our patrons, Curly and Barbara Mills.  Since then, she has supported thousands of young people towards brighter futures through youth work on the waves.  On Facebook, we asked volunteers and friends of the Trust to share their favourite memories aboard Alba Venturer, and

How did you first get involved with OYT Scotland?  Many years ago, I had seen an Ocean Youth Club boat in Oban, and that prompted me to do some research into what the organisation did. It looked like something I’d enjoy getting involved in but, back then, I had too many other demands on my time.  However, after my children left home and my work commitments relaxed, I started to

As we approach Ocean Youth Trust Scotland’s 25th anniversary, we are looking to recruit up to four new Trustees who will bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a willingness to help change the lives of young people from across Scotland.  To keep us sailing in the right direction, we are looking for applicants with experience in the following fields:   However, we recognise the value of different backgrounds and experiences, and applicants

At James Watt Dock Marina with Alba Explorer  For the last few weeks, we have been focusing on rust-busting. The team have opened up the heads and galley so that we can get access for rust-busting and painting. Now we just have to put it all back together! At Fairlie Quay Marina with Alba Venturer  A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who have given up their time recently

After months of hard work, we are delighted to publish our Annual Report for the 2022-23 period.

This report highlights the successes of our first full sailing season after the Covid-19 pandemic. It highlights the significant contributions from our volunteers, the recognition OYT Scotland received for its work, and the transformative impact of youth work on the waves on the young people we support.

On Friday 17th November, ten young carers took to the nation’s screens for BBC Children in Need 2023.  The programme followed East Ayrshire Young Carers as they joined us for five action-packed days aboard Alba Explorer.  One young person spoke to the Children in Need team about their experiences as a young carer: “My mum has a condition called Multiple Sclerosis. It affects her mobility and she has a lot

After months of hard work, we are now thrilled to launch our brand-new website! Eleven months ago, we set out on a mission to create a new website that would accurately reflect our work and the scope of our impact. We wanted a site that would champion community, support our volunteers and provide a more inclusive, accessible experience. Our new website not only reflects our commitment to innovation but also