The Institute of Contemporary Scotland (ICS), founded in 2000, exists 'to stimulate discussion and revitalisation of thought and debate in Scotland'. It has charitable status. It is independent. It is non-party-political.
Its current programme includes:
Scottish Review
Online current affairs magazine, published twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday, including topical commentary on Scottish and international affairs. By registering free of charge for the magazine, subscribers receive it in their inbox automatically.
The Scottish Review like ICS, is non-party-political. It publishes a wide range of opinions from contributors of all political persuasions and none. The opinions expressed are not those of the Institute of Contemporary Scotland, which is committed to intellectual freedom but has no political opinions. All those writing for the Scottish Review express opinions that are theirs and theirs alone.
[click here] to go to www.scottishreview.net
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| Joint Scotland Young Thinkers of the Year 2008 – Madeleine Burns of the Scottish Refugee Council and Anthony Silkoff of BEMIS |
Young Scotland Programme
Every year, ICS organises a national educational initiative, the Young Scotland Programme. It consists of week-long residential courses which aim to 'stretch the minds, broaden the horizons and stir the consciences' of people in the early stages of their professional lives. 431 delegates from a wide range of organisations have successfully completed this challenging programme since it was launched in November 2002. It is now part of the wider Young UK and Ireland Programme.
[click here] to go to www.youngprogramme.org
Young Scots of the Year
An annual awards scheme in recognition of outstanding work
in the community by young people between the ages of 18 and 30. The awards are made in memory of the distinguished journalist, Arnold Kemp, former editor of the Herald. This year's main award went for the first time to a group rather than an individual – Youth End Poverty Dundee, which works to combat poverty at home and abroad.
 Youth End Poverty Dundee |
Chairman of the Trustees: Kenneth Roy
Company Secretary: Islay McLeod
Charity Number: SC030680
66 John Finnie Street
Kilmarnock KA1 1BS
Tel: 01563 530830
Fax: 01563 549503
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