This is the fourth year out of the last five the High School’s History Department has scored Scotland’s top mark.

“I’m very, very happy with this result,” said 17-year-old Lauren, of Longforgan. “History has always been one of my favourite subjects, but the Higher course allows you to study some fascinating topics, and apply a much more in-depth process of analysis.

Lauren also notched up straight A grades in Higher English, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. She is now working towards Advanced Highers in History, English and Modern Studies, and hopes to study law at Oxford next year.