A respected broadcaster and the first woman appointed as Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland have been awarded honorary degrees at the University of St Andrews.

TV and radio broadcaster Kirsty Young and Lady Dorrian were honoured at the university’s winter graduations on Wednesday.

Over the last two days, more than 800 students from 81 countries have celebrated gaining both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the town’s Younger Hall.

Young said: “To be recognised publicly for my contribution feels… jolly nice indeed. For that recognition to come from such an ancient and esteemed institution as the University of St Andrews is of a different magnitude entirely.”

Speaking to graduates, Lady Dorrian said: “There is perhaps one piece of advice one can give, which is that when opportunity k

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