Born in 1946 and brought up in Cupar, Fife, I was educated at the local school - 
Exam results are due to be posted throughout Scotland, with Standard and Higher Grade exam results due to arrive on Tuesday 7th August.
On that day, Careers Scotland will open the Exam Results Helpline for students who need professional careers advice before they take their next step after leaving school and Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson is urging all students not to panic on learning their results and to make use of the service available.
Commenting, Mr Stevenson said:
“Advisers will be ready to support callers and provide objective careers advice and support, no matter what grades are received. Whether exam results turn out to be better or worse that expected, the freephone number 0808 100 8000 will enable students to talk to advisors who have the most up-to-date information on UCAS course vacancies at colleges and universities across the UK.
“Parents and carers should also make use of the helpline, which can reassure them at what can be a worrying time. The important thing for parents and students alike is not to panic should unexpected results arrive.
“I urge those who will be using the service to do so at the earliest opportunity so that all available options can be discussed.”
Karen Adam is now the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast
