Inspiring Young Women

Leading women from politics, business, and charity are hoping to inspire the next generation.

128 young women, including pupils from Auchmuty High School, will visit Holyrood on 23rd March to discuss developing their confidence and leadership skills.

The event, to encourage females to reach their true potential, is being hosted by Presiding Officer and Fife MSP Tricia Marwick: "The referendum demonstrated to the world that young people can and should play a full role in determining the future of their countries. This is right and proper. As the Scottish Parliament is led by its first female Presiding Officer with women in key political positions, we have a golden moment now to encourage this generation of young women.

"On 23 March, I have invited young women from schools across Scotland to come to Holyrood. We will explore what it means to be a young woman in Scotland today, what inspires them, what holds them back and what their hopes are for the future."

Exploring themes of confidence, leadership and barriers that hold young women back from being the best they can be, the young women will meet with and have the opportunity to question female MSPs who are playing leading roles in their parties. 

32 schools across Scotland, including Auchmuthy High School in Fife, will send four young women to attend the Inspiring Young Women event at Holyrood Scottish Parliament staff are working closely with the S4 and S5 year group pupils ahead of the event to ensure they get the best from their time on the day.