FAQs

The Scottish Youth Parliament is run by young people, for young people. 🗳️ Its goal is to represent your views to decision-makers in Scotland and work for positive change on the issues that matter most to you.

Moray has two elected Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs). They speak up for young people in our area, listen to your ideas, and take them to a national level. They attend meetings, campaign on key issues, and keep you updated on what’s happening.

They listen to local young people through surveys, the Ideas tool, events, and school visits. They also follow the SYP manifesto — a set of national priorities chosen by young people across Scotland. 

You must be aged 14 to 25 years old and live anywhere in Scotland to stand for election as an MSYP. You don’t need to live or study in the constituency you want to represent—just be eligible and standing for one of those roles.

Use our Have Your Say – Ideas Tool 💡 right here on the page to post ideas, vote on others, and join the conversation. Your MSYPs will take the top ideas forward to SYP.

You can also email either representative.
 

Yes! Adults can support by sharing opportunities with young people, providing venues, promoting events, or collaborating on projects. Partners can also work directly with MSYPs on campaigns.

Follow us on Facebook 📘, Instagram 📸, or check our Linktree for all links in one place. We post updates, event details, and campaign news. 

You can message us through Moray Engage, send a DM on social media, or email using the contact details listed on this page. 

The full Scottish Youth Parliament meets three times a year at “Sittings.” These are held in different parts of Scotland, including the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. 

MSYPs debate issues, vote on motions, work in subject committees, and run campaigns. It’s where national decisions are shaped by young people for young people.

You can’t normally attend the official debates unless invited, but you can follow updates on our social media and read summaries on this page.
 

The SYP Manifesto is a set of priorities chosen by young people across Scotland. It covers areas like education, climate change, transport, and mental health. You can read the full version in our Useful Links widget. 

They focus on the national manifesto priorities but also respond to local issues raised by young people in Moray.
 

To become a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP), you must be aged 14‑25 and live anywhere in Scotland—you don’t need to be from Moray specifically. Elections are held every two years, and if you want to stand:
1. Express your interest via the SYP process.
2. Attend training sessions (often locally or online).
3. Campaign—this could involve hustings, school visits, social media, posters, etc.
4. Vote happens over a two‑week period using the Young Scot platform or paper ballots.
     5.    If elected, you’ll serve a two‑year term and represent young people from your constituency.

The next election dates will be posted in the News Feed and Events Calendar as soon as they are confirmed by SYP. 

SYP is a national organisation with elected members from across Scotland. The Champions Board focuses on care-experienced young people in Moray, and Our Youth Moray (OYM) is a local youth voice group for all young people in the area. Sometimes they work together on shared issues.
 

Visit syp.org.uk for full details on SYP’s work, national campaigns, and ways to get involved.