A WEST Fife volunteer is hoping to develop musical youths – by taking them busking.

Luke Millar, 21, has played the bass and guitar for three years and currently helps out at youth recording studio Heart and Sound in Dunfermline’s Pilmuir Street.

He’s now received Nurturing Talent Funding to develop young creative talents, but they’ll have to go out onto the streets and entertain the public too.

Luke said: “I will use it not only to boost the playing skills of the young people being tutored, but also help to grow their confidence by taking them busking.

“I am excited to get started as I feel like this is something I would have massively appreciated as a younger musician, it’s an amazing opportunity!”

Through recording and volunteering at different studios – he’s played bass for solo artists recording albums and EPs – Luke has grown a passion for helping others develop their musical talents.

And he’ll use the money to set up a space for young West Fife musicians to improve their playing skills through professional tutors.

This is the latest round of successful applicants in the Nurturing Talent Fund which is managed by the National Youth Arts Advisory Group for Scotland.

The group are working with Creative Scotland and Young Scot to issue £40,000 to talented young people over two years.

The Nurturing Talent Fund aims to support young people’s creative work, regardless of geography, affordability or disability. Young people with a creative passion can apply for funding from £60 to £600.

The next round of the rolling fund closes on October 9. For information about applying to the fund visit young.scot/timetoshine