A HELPLINE has been set-up for pupils from Central Fife and across Scotland for when they receive their exam results next month.

More than 142,000 pupils will receive their results on Tuesday, August 9 and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) have a free helpline with qualified careers advisors to provide advice, information and support for young people and their parents.

Danny Logue, SDS operations director, said: "Some people might not get the results they hoped for or may have done better than they anticipated. The helpline is there to give support and information about all the different options young people can consider."

It will open from August 9 to 17. The number is 0808 100 8000.