| Mr Glen, 50, did highers in English language, history, French, maths, biology and English literature at the Edinburgh Academy. |
| However, those figures are based on grades A to E, whereas only grades A to C count as passes in Highers. |
| Both A-Levels and Scottish Highers are castigated for their narrowness of subject matter. |
| She wants to read maths at Cambridge University, for which she requires good passes in two advanced maths Highers. |
| Children at the school worked towards Scottish Highers, but the subjects on offer depended on the staff the school could recruit. |
| It's also the next step in your education after A2s, AS Levels, Scottish Highers or other advanced level qualifications. |
