Young people to shape Islands Deal proposals

Seven young Orcadians will help shape Islands Deal proposals, having their say on where investment should be made in their community.

The group are scheduled to depart for Glasgow today, Sunday, embarking for discussions on what they would like included in Islands Deal proposals — an ambitious project involving Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles securing agreements with the Scottish and UK governments regarding future investment.

Shavon More, 17, Skyla Nicholson, 14, Emma Grant, 15, Hope Laing, 14, Daisy Beckwith-Wyman, 14, Maya Tams-Gray, 16, and Rachel Evans, 16, will travel to Glasgow for the discussions, set to take place on Monday.

While in Glasgow, the group will also take part in a #YOYP2018 Voices’ event — aimed at inspiring young people across Scotland and empower them to use their voice beyond 2018.