Scotland exam results RECAP: Latest updates as young people receive SQA results

Today thousands of young people across Scotland will receive their SQA exam results for their National 5, Higher and Advanced Highers.

As well as individual achievements, the Scottish Government will also be looking out for trends in the pass rate and in the poverty-related attainment gap. In recent years, the overall pass rate has fallen and the attainment gap has widened.

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Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth is due to be at a school in Glasgow today to meet with some of the young people receiving their exam results today.

Follow along live for all the latest.