The SSY is Scotland’s independent socialist youth network.

We are not the youth wing of any organisation — we are the autonomous platform for the voices of young socialists in Scotland.

Our youth network is directed exclusively by young people, aged 14-30. We welcome the engagement of all fellow socialists. 

We are growing a network of young people who believe in building a Scotland where people come before profits.

We will campaign — regardless of partisan allegiance — in favour of an independent socialist republic, where all people are treated with dignity and respect.

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Our organisation is built upon 6 basic principles.

These are: socialism, independence, social liberation, democracy, internationalism, and environmentalism. If you agree with these principles, we invite you to join us.

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You can join the SSY at www.ssy.scot/join!

Membership dues start at £2/month. If you aren’t able to make a monthly contribution at this time, but would like to be active, you can get in touch to become a member for free.

Scottish Socialist Youth, founded 2021, was created by ex-members of the Scottish Socialist Party.

Before being rebranded during a brief revival in 2015, Scottish Socialist Youth was the name of the youth wing affiliated to the SSP. This organisation, much like ours, fought for independence, socialism and liberation.

When we started, there was a clear gap on the Scottish left: a need for a socialist organisation led by young people, fully in control of its own direction.

Across Scotland, more and more young people are exploring left-wing and socialist ideas. The SSY is our vehicle for discussing, exploring and campaigning on these ideas collectively.

Our independence means we can unite young socialists from different backgrounds — including people who are already active in parties — to collaborate across the political lines that elsewhere divide us.