The University of St Andrews took the number one spot in Scotland in a national league table.
It was placed second in the UK-wide version of the table, slipping from first place last year as Oxford took back that position, with Cambridge still in third place.
The guide provided rankings for UK universities using data published in the previous two months, and an overview of higher education in Britain.
It includes profiles on 135 universities.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see Scottish version of the league table, ranking the country’s 14 universities from best to worst.
13. Edinburgh Napier University
Scotland rank: 12. UK rank: 95. It has three campuses in Edinburgh offering advanced facilities for learning, teaching and research. Photo: Third Party
14. Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Scotland rank: 13. UK rank: 113. Founded in 1875, Queen Margaret University has always been driven by the highest ideals and purposes, focusing on contributing in practical ways to improving people’s lives and serving the community. Photo: Third Party
15. University of the West of Scotland
Scotland rank: 14. UK rank: 127. UWS is a truly international university, with origins dating back to 1897. Photo: Third Party