Higher Physics past papers by year

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Papers for the course you are sitting. The Past Paper Finder has every question sorted by topic, 2026 included.

Past Paper FinderPDF · every question by topic · large file (24 MB) Momentum and Impulse past papersPDF · questions and marking instructions · 91 pages Qualifications Scotland Higher PhysicsExternal site · full papers and marking instructions

Revised Higher, 2012 to 2015

Written for an older version of the course. Most of the physics is the same, but some questions cover content that is no longer in the course. Check the topic before you spend time on a question.

2015 Revised Higher PDF · Question paper 26 pages · Marking instructions 16 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2014 Revised Higher PDF · Question paper 30 pages · Marking instructions 17 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2013 Revised Higher PDF · Question paper 26 pages · Marking instructions 20 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2012 Revised Higher PDF · Question paper 26 pages · Marking instructions 16 pages Question paper Marking instructions
Specimen paper (Revised Higher) PDF · Question paper 18 pages · Marking instructions 6 pages Question paper Marking instructions

Higher, 2006 to 2015

The course before the Revised Higher. Good extra practice on the topics both courses share. The 2006 paper is a scan, so it may not work with read-aloud.

2015 Higher PDF · Question paper 24 pages · Marking instructions 17 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2014 Higher PDF · Question paper 28 pages · Marking instructions 16 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2013 Higher PDF · Question paper 24 pages · Marking instructions 17 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2012 Higher PDF · Question paper 28 pages · Marking instructions 19 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2011 Higher PDF · Question paper 24 pages · no marking instructions held Question paper
2010 Higher PDF · Question paper 24 pages · Marking instructions 16 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2009 Higher PDF · Question paper 24 pages · Marking instructions 17 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2008 Higher PDF · Question paper 25 pages · Marking instructions 20 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2007 Higher PDF · Question paper 24 pages · Marking instructions 19 pages Question paper Marking instructions
2006 Higher PDF · Question paper 17 pages · Marking instructions 20 pages Question paper Marking instructions

Sources & credits: question papers and marking instructions © Qualifications Scotland (SQA), reproduced for educational use. The Past Paper Finder is compiled by Mr Davie (September 2026 update by Mr White). Momentum and Impulse past papers compiled by R Stewart - October 2026.