Registering for mygovscot myaccount and a Young Scot Membership
- Go to membership.
- If you do not have a mygovscot myaccount, click ‘Register’.
- Now you will need to enter your information.
- Once you have entered your details, you will receive a confirmation email.
Who is eligible for Young Scot card?
The Young Scot National Entitlement Card is available free of charge to everyone aged 11 to 25 living in Scotland. You can use it to: get exclusive rewards and discounts. get money off travel if you’re 16, 17 or 18.
What does a young Scot card do?
The Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) is free of charge to 11-26-year-olds living in Scotland. Use it for money off the things you love, exclusive Rewards, Proof-of-Age and much more.
Can you put money on a Young Scot card?
Alternatively you can put your own coins onto your card using the machines at your school. Find out more about how cashless catering works in your area by contacting your local Young Scot office.
What does a Saltire Card entitle you to?
The scheme provides free travel on registered local and long-distance bus services throughout Scotland, at any time of day for any number of journeys, for those aged 60 and over, as well as for eligible disabled people who live in Scotland.
How do I order a new Fife card?
If your MyFife card has been lost, stolen or if it is faulty, you can order a replacement by completing the Request a replacement card/Make changes to your MyFife card online form below. If you have difficulty completing the online form, you should phone 03451 55 00 66 to request a replacement.
Can a Young Scot card get you on a bus for free?
In all local authority areas, so long as you are aged 16, 17 or 18, you can use your Young Scot card to get discounted bus travel on adult single fares. You would simply scan your card or show it to the bus driver when buying your ticket and you will be able to get a third off of the adult fare.
Can I use my bus pass on the train in Scotland?
The card gives holders free bus travel in Scotland and, through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme, reduced fares on trains and Subway in the Strathclyde area. For more information on the National Entitlement Card visit the NEC website and the Transport Scotland website.
Can I use my free bus pass on Megabus in Scotland?
Free concessionary travel with megabus is only available to Scottish National Entitlement Card holders (elderly and disabled persons) and in the case of companion card holders – their companions.
What is a MyFife card?
Your myfife card gives you free bus travel throughout Scotland on local registered and long distance bus services. You can travel all day, every day, there are no time or boundary restrictions, or charges for bus travel within Scotland. Your card doesn’t allow you free bus travel within Carlisle or Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Can I use my bus PASS on trains in Scotland?
Can I use my bus pass anywhere in Scotland?
You can use your NEC for free/discounted/concessionary travel on public transport in your local area and across Scotland.
Can pensioners travel free on trains?
If you’re over 60, but still too young for a Freedom Pass, a 60+ Oyster card could be a good option. It still provides free travel on the London Underground, Overground, trams and buses, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services, but you can’t use your pass outside of London.
Do Over 60s get discount on trains?
Aged 60 or over? Save 1/3 on most rail fares throughout Great Britain with a Senior Railcard. With a Senior Railcard anyone 60 years or over can save 1/3 on all Standard and First Class, Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares for £30.
Can an 11 year old go on a train alone?
There is a consensus that 13 years old is a good age for a child to start travelling via train on their own. This is in line with many policies provided by train companies, which states they will not allow for children under the age of 12 to travel alone unless accompanied by an adult.
