There are a number of educational issues that pose challenges to the Scottish education system. There are issues that have existed for decades that still need attention, such as anti-bullying and anti-racism, where policies come into practice within the school community. However, other problems have emerged in recent years that many people are unaware of. One such educational issue to be addressed is global citizenship education. In the following article, I aim to show why this issue is important in education today, highlight the main arguments in favor of global citizenship education and, to conclude, I will make recommendations on what, in my opinion, should be done in relation to this issue. will be an aid to the study of the relationship between citizenship and global citizenship. These two areas of education are separate issues, but they have many similar characteristics. I think it is important to define exactly what these issues are and what their implications are within the education system. Citizenship in education mainly focuses on society and social justice. The new curriculum for excellence which has been introduced into the Scottish education system to replace the Levels 5 to 14 documentation outlines responsible citizenship as one of the four aims of the curriculum. Richard Baker's Global Citizenship Guide for Schools and Teachers (2008) from Richard Baker's Learning and Teaching Scotland website uses the relationship between citizenship and global citizenship to show the challenges we face at local and world and how education can help address these issues. The introduction of global citizenship education into the Scottish education system allows...... middle of paper ...... with global citizenship education and international education present, to be effective in any way it must be motivated by fundamental ethical questions. It should encourage students to think and help them develop skills that will help them become responsible citizens. Any improvements and recommendations made are outlined to ensure students are challenged. The challenging students will lead them to develop their own views, values ​​and skills that will serve them greatly in the ever-changing world of the 21st century. In the 21st century, teachers should encourage young people to explore, develop and express their own values ​​and opinions, while learning and respecting the perspectives of others. Through these vital developments, younger members of society will strive to integrate into the multicultural society that has become the norm in the United Kingdom..