Students across South Lanarkshire have received their exam results after weeks of waiting for the outcome of their National, Higher, Advanced Higher and vocational courses. ‌

They are among 147,000 learners across Scotland who received emails, text messages and certificates by post this week in what outgoing exams board the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) called a “landmark year” with increased attainment rates. ‌

Advice on future education and career options is available through a number of helplines and websites as exam candidates now plan their next steps. ‌

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