The Rural Youth Action Network (RYAN) is a youth-led project in Scotland that gives young people from rural areas, including Orkney, a platform to have their voices heard and influence decision-making on issues affecting them. In Orkney, this is supported through local initiatives like the Orkney Youth Local Action Group, which engages young people in projects such as ocean conservation, and organizes events where they can discuss topics like energy development and second homes with policymakers. The network partners with organizations like Youth Scotland and Scottish Rural Action, and it is funded by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Rural Network.
