Best performing Scottish council area for exam results is named - see full list

More than 148,000 students received their exam results this week.

Pass rates are up but results vary across Scotland.

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More than 148,000 learners across the country received their results as details of this year's pass rates were published.

Record number of National 5 passes as Scottish students receive exam results | ITV News  ITVX

Scotland’s Education Secretary, Mairi McAllan, described the outcomes as ‘incredibly positive’

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