THE SCOTTISH WORD OF THE DAY

Advanced Higher. It is the highest exam or qualification of the "Scottish Qualifications Certificate", usually taken after the sixth year of secondary school, at the age of 17 or 18, a year after Highers: She achieved an A in Advanced Higher Music.

Advocate. It is a lawyer who has passed certain extra exams and is permitted to plead in the High Court. The English equivalent is a barrister.

High Court (Edinburgh)

Advocate Depute. It is a law officer who prosecutes in important cases on behalf of the Lord Advocate. The English equivalent is a public prosecutor: The Advocate Depute asked him if he was aware of the possible consequences of telling lies on oath.

HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS. Scots Dictionary. The perfect wee guide to the Scots language (2nd edition, 2014). Glasgow: Collins Gem