Below you can find general information about all the exciting competitions run by YSS. If you have any further questions please contact Amanda Paton at events@youngspeakersscotland.org.uk.
Schools’ Mace
Our flagship debating competition moves to the British Parliamentary (BP) format this year, with teams of two participating in three debates over one day.
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Public Speaking Competition
This year’s competition introduces two exciting divisions in both our Junior (S1–S3) and Senior (S4–S6) categories.
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St Andrew’s Debate
Unfortunately, we will not be running the St Andrew’s Debate in 2026, due to the rise of other competitions elsewhere in the school calendar.
The finals of the Schools Mace Competition 2023, held at the Faculty of Advocates.