Alistair Robinson, from Galashiels, graduated with an MA (Hons) in Modern History, then piped the procession through the town after the ceremony.
Alistair is the Chancellor’s Piper and performs at university events and graduations.
But this is the first time a student has piped during his own graduation.
University Chancellor The Rt Hon Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (left) with Chancellor’s Piper Alistair Robinson.
Alistair said: “It is a fitting end to my four years playing the bagpipes at my own graduation ceremony, a piece of history I believe – even more fitting considering I study history,”
Our photographer Mhairi Edwards was there to capture the best images from day four of the graduation ceremonies.
Groups of students gather for the graduation and procession
The procession walking through St Salvators Quad
The crowd gathers to cheer and applaud the graduates as they walk through the quad.
Eleanor Fitzgerald, 21 who graduates in Economics and Mathematics with Rachel Henry, 23, who graduates in Modern History and Theology.
St Salvators Chapel Choir pose for a group picture
Reise Watson, 22, graduates in Ancient History and Medieval History with his guide dog Duke. Thursday
Erin Veitch, 24, who graduates in the History of Photography with proud parents Bill and Sue.
Smiles all round as students celebrate years of hard work with friends and family
Kanika Birla, 22, who graduates in Economics and International Relations, Ignacia Ugalve, 22, and Sanjana Ramaswamy, 21, who both graduate in Financial Economics.
Peyton Sarrail, 22, who graduates in Art History and Psycology with mum Ann Trunko, sister Avery Sarrail and dad Jim Sarrail.
Crowds grab photos and cheer as graduates make their way through the quad
Students wave to friends and family in the crowds as they pass by
Jasmin Esermann, 22, graduates in Financial Economics and Management with brother Denis, mum Claudia and dad Sinon
Plenty of smiles and well wishes around as students celebrate all their hard work
An incredibly happy and proud day for all who graduated
Friends congratulating the grads
Another wonderful day of graduations as day 4 draws to a close
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Best pictures from fourth day of St Andrews University graduations
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