A pupil at a top Scottish private school has been expelled after he turned up to a church service having taken ecstasy.

The 16-year-old boy was seen to be fidgeting and appeared agitated during a chapel service at Fettes College on Sunday, September 10.

He was checked over by staff before police were called in the following day.

The boarding school later confirmed a pupil had been permanently excluded for consuming a Class A drug.

Fettes is one of the most prestigious institutions in the country and charges up to £33,000 for tuition.

The school's headmaster, Geoffrey Stanford, said: "The use of a Class A substance has shocked both pupils and staff.

"We are, however, in no way complacent and know this is a national issue. It is one which we treat very seriously.

"We therefore do a great deal of robust pro-active education with children through PSE lessons, in houses and through tutorial sessions.

"We emphasise and highlight the dangers associated with drugs as well as the consequences of their use."

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a 16-year-old boy took unwell at a school on Sunday, September 10, that was reported to police on Monday, September 11.

"A report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal."