Writing a Better Future, One Step at a Time
In 2019, I was asked to contribute an essay to Imagine a Country, a non-fiction book edited by Professor Jo Sharp and Val McDermid. The book was a wide-ranging and
23 July 2025
In 2019, I was asked to contribute an essay to Imagine a Country, a non-fiction book edited by Professor Jo Sharp and Val McDermid. The book was a wide-ranging and
Programme Delivery Manager This is a unique opportunity to join a growing and well-established charity, to work as part of an inclusive, supportive team culture and to make a real,
Iain came to Venture Scotland following a career in the armed services, from which he developed complex PTSD and, subsequently, a heroin addiction after receiving inadequate support whilst in crisis.
It’s been an interesting couple of months. For the last few years, I’ve been writing about the challenges our young people face, having experienced a pandemic, a cost of living
At 29, Richard felt completely lost and had given up hope for his future. Here, he shares how a chance referral to Venture Scotland changed everything. Read on to hear
Nearly 20 years ago, Amber joined the Venture Scotland programme and the impact has lasted a lifetime. In this powerful reflection, she shares memories of setting up tents on Arthur’s
Thirteen years ago, in February 2012, Kieran began a journey that would quietly but profoundly shape the course of his life – a Venture Scotland programme. Now, over a decade
2 weeks post-marathon and, weirdly, I’m still recovering! The good news first? We did it! All the cold winter nights doing laps around the meadows were worth it. From the
It’s a bit of a standing joke at Venture Scotland when someone says to me, ‘Have you seen……’, as my answer, 99% of the time, is no. I don’t watch
FAQs What is Venture Round Scotland? Venture Round Scotland is an exciting challenge taking place in September! We are asking the Venture Scotland community to come together to circumnavigate the