Young Scot National Entitlement Card

Young Scot National Entitlement Cards (NEC) are free and available to all East Lothian residents aged 11 to 25.

They can be used:

as your library card in all East Lothian public and school libraries
to get thousands of discounts in the UK and abroad - the Young Scot website has details of current discounts
as Proof of Age with many businesses like supermarkets, off licenses and cinemas
to access cashless catering in secondary schools - to add money to your card go to our schoolpay page
to get concessionary travel:
- free travel on buses if between 11 and 22
- if you're 16 to 18 years of age, or a full-time volunteer up to the age of 25, you are entitled to: 1. a third off adult single bus journeys on producing your Young Scot card and a bus travel pass and 2. a voucher for a free Scottish Youth Railcard that offers 50% off train fares in Scotland
to obtain a digital identity with Yoti - Yoti is a mobile app which is a secure and easy way to verify your details and get a reusable digital identity to prove your identity with many organisations online and in person
to prove your identity on some internal flights - always check this is acceptable with the airline first

Visit the Young Scot website to find out about the Young Carers Package

If you need further help email us: smartcard@eastlothian.gov.uk or call 01620 827827 and ask for Smartcards.