Gender and sexuality
Life in Scotland for LGBT Young People: Rural Report 2023
LGBT Youth Scotland · 2023
About this report
This report explores the experiences of LGBTQ+ young people living in rural and remote areas of Scotland, drawing on a nationwide survey of 1,279 LGBTQ+ young people aged 13–25. It finds that only 39% of rural-based participants consider their local area a good place for LGBTQ+ young people, compared to 59% of those in non-rural areas. Key themes include widespread homophobia, biphobia and transphobia; risks around coming out; isolation; and a lack of accessible LGBTQ+ services and communities in rural areas. The report makes recommendations to the Scottish Government, local authorities, Police Scotland, and service providers to invest in inclusive education, youth work, and community resources for LGBTQ+ young people in rural Scotland.
Research details
- Methodology
- SurveySecondary analysisMixed methods
- Sample size
- 1,279
- Sample
- LGBTQ+ young people aged 13–25 living in Scotland, with analysis focused on those based in rural and remote areas.
- Place
- Scotland
- Youth involvement
- No youth involvement