We are thrilled to announce that we are  part of the Scottish Government’s CashBack for Communities Phase 7, delivered by @Inspiring Scotland , receiving funding to empower young people in North Edinburgh through opportunity, skills and community . Over the next three years, this funding will help us retrace our roots by supporting more young people across West Pilton, Muirhouse and Granton.  These are the areas we were founded in, and they are areas that still face significant challenges,...

Scran Academy has helped me more than words can truly say. When I first started with Scran, I was 13 years old and had been out of school for almost two years due to a lack of support from teachers, bullying, and a deep lack of understanding. At that time, I was dealing with severe anxiety and mental health struggles, and I genuinely believed I was useless and that I would never get anywhere in life. Now I am 17, and my journey with Scran has completely changed the direction of my future. I...

Photo by Sandy Young.  From left to right: Jane Strutt, Alan Neely, Graeme Dunlop, Sam Embrey (Buying Manager, Barratt Homes), Duncan Martin, Sam Pace, Andrew Morrison (Managing Director, Barratt Homes East Scotland), Will Bain (CEO, Scran Academy), Shay, and Jake. We are excited to announce that we have been selected as Barratt Homes East Scotland’s charity partner for 2026&27 ! This partnership is a huge moment for us and the young people we support, helping us grow our impact and reach...