Alex Waterston-law MSYP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale; Anna Vause MSYP and Emily Tweddle MSYP for Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire.
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Aged 14-25? Why not stand as a candidate in the upcoming Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) elections. Represent young people in your community; advocate for the issues you care about, SYP is where your voice can find its place! Register today: elections.syp.org.uk/electio… #StandForSYP
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Why not stand for the #SYPElections2026Aged 14 to 25? No previous experience required. Training and support will be provided every step of the way. Great way to learn new skills, meet new people, and develop your confidence. Sign up today elections.syp.org.uk/electio… #StandForSYP
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Are you, or do you know, a 14-25 year old who is passionate about making sure young people have a voice and could represent the young people of the Scottish Borders?
Registration opens on Monday 30th March 2026 for Scottish Youth Parliament Elections elections.syp.org.uk/electio…
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ScottishBordersMSYPs retweeted
19 Nov 2025
Now you know how the budgets work – head over to citizen space and omplete the consultation 👉 ow.ly/pnjg50XpZV7
#budget2026 #communityengagement #BudgetConsultation #ShapeTheFuture #haveyoursay
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17 Nov 2025
Voting starts Mon 17th Nov in the Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire Constituency for our next MSYP. Candidate profiles can be found by clicking 'select a constituency' then this constituency. Then come back to main page to vote. Vote on your favourites in order of 1,2,3
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13 Nov 2025
The 3 candidate profiles for the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire constituency by-election.
Voting takes place 17th - 25th Nov.
Anyone aged 12-25 in this constituency can vote
Voting information to follow on monday.
Watch this space!
@SBYVoice
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ScottishBordersMSYPs retweeted
27 Oct 2025
We’ve got a fantastic opening for a motivated young person (aged 16-24) to join our Human Resources team as a Modern Apprentice. Closing date 10 November. To find out more and apply, visit: myjobscotland.gov.uk/446212
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29 Oct 2025
If you are still interested in standing in the Scottish Youth Parliament by-election for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, you have until this Friday 31st October. So don't delay.
Register at elections.syp.or.uk
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27 Oct 2025
One more week left to register your interest in standing as an MSYP candidate in the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire Constituency.
Sign up at election.syp.org.uk before the 31st October
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27 Oct 2025
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21 Oct 2025
SYP By-election in the Scottish Borders. Aged 14 -25 and live in the Ettrick, Roxburgh & Berwickshire Constituency, you can register to stand as a Member of the SYP in our upcoming by-election. Registration open from 21st of Oct - 31st of Oct Sign up at elections.syp.org.uk
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ScottishBordersMSYPs retweeted
24 Sep 2025
Young Musician Call Out 📢
Looking for 14-17 year old drummer and bassist who are based in and around Galashiels and Earlston. Looking to play music influenced by the likes of Green Day and Nirvana.
Contact: tobyrneate@gmail.com
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ScottishBordersMSYPs retweeted
16 Sep 2025
Practical trial sessions for the Advanced Rider Development Squad will be held on Friday 3 October at Borders College for shortlisted riders.
To find out more, and to apply for a place, email Sports Development Officer, Chris Bryant: chris.bryant@scotborders.gov.uk
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ScottishBordersMSYPs retweeted
16 Sep 2025
The Scottish Borders Care Experienced Week 2025 logo is here!
And we LOVE it 🥰
CEW25’s theme is Rights and our logo incorporates a colour for each article of the UNCRC!
We have a jam packed week planned and will share more info in the lead up to the big week!
#cew25
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ScottishBordersMSYPs retweeted
17 Sep 2025
Team TD1 smashed the Kiltwalk last weekend 💪🏻
So grateful to the 15 strong team who undertook the challenge and have helped raise an amazing £2,000 for TD1.🤑
This will all go to supporting young people right here in Galashiels and surrounding area.🤩
Thank you for your support🤝
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ScottishBordersMSYPs retweeted
19 Jul 2025
📢 @YoungScot are running 4 events across Scotland for young people aged 16-25 this August - to hear from young people about how money affects their daily lives, wellbeing, aspirations for the future, and decision making 💷
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4lN7Muu
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