Kirsty Finlayson, a former pupil of Coulhill Primary School and Alness Academy, graduated with a Diploma in Higher Education (Nursing) from the University of Stirling.

Adelle Dieguno, youngest daughter of Tony and Sylvie, Inver, and a former pupil of Inver Primary School and Tain Royal Academy, graduated from the North Highland College, Alness with an HNC in Early Education and Childcare.

Eilidh S Forbes, a former pupil of Craighill Primary School and Tain Royal Academy, graduated from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, with an MA (hons) in Accountancy and Business Law.

Lynsey Fraser-Smith graduated from Robert Gordon University with a BA (Hons) in Social Work. She is a former pupil of Kiltearn Primary, Alness Academy, and is the daughter of Alex and Joyce Fraser, Evanton, and wife of Jonny and mother of Ruaridh.

Samantha-Jo Dziewientkowski Davis, Nasz-Dom, Bayfield Mains, Nigg, graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy with Honours.

Joanne Fleming, a former pupil of Tarbat Primarty School and Tain Royal Academy, graduated with a B ed (Hons) in Physical Education from the University of Edinburgh.

Joanne Duke, Tain, daughter of Brian and Wendy, and mother of Connor, Ryan and Sam graduated with a Bsc Maths with Science from the Open University. She continues to study for her Honours year in Maths.

Dolina M Day (nee Boynton, the younger daughter of Una MacAskill, Dingwall), graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Social Sciences with Psychological Studies. She is at present serving as a photographer in the Royal Air Force.

Catherine Anne Fraser gained her BSc in Professional Practice (Nursing) at Queen Margaret's College, Edinburgh. She is employed as a Colorectal/Stoma Clinical Nurse Specialist at Raigmore Hospital.

Malcolm Forbes, grandson of Mrs Johan Forbes and the late Gregor Forbes, Aultbea, graduated with a B.eng (Electronic Engineering) from Melbourne University, Australia.

Linda Douglas, 22 Reid Road, Invergordon, a former pupil of Dornoch Academy and student of Aberdeen College, graduated from Inverness College with a PDA in Early Education and Childcare.

Stephanie Faulke, Rosemarkie, a former pupil of Fortrose Academy, graduated from Edinburgh University MA (Honours) in Business Studies.

Julie Forbes, Conon Bridge, graduated from Robert Gordon's Univerity with a Diploma in Nursing. She is a former pupil of Dingwall Academy.

Linda Elder, Invergordon, graduated from Glasgow University Master in Commercial Law (with Merit). She is a former pupil of Park Primary, Invergordon Academy and Robert Gordon University.

Claire Ferguson (nee Munro) graduated HNC (Distinction) Environmental Studies (SAC Aberdeen). A former pupil and Dux of Alness Academy, and now living in Fearn, Claire already holds a BSc Biological Sciences (Edinburgh University) and an HNC Administration and Information Management. After the birth of her second child in November she aims to complete a Masters in Environmental Sustainability. Claire works for Wood Group Engineering (North Sea).

Stuart Fleming, Portmahomack, graduated from Dundee University with a degree in Dentistry. He is a former pupil of Tarbat Old Primary and Tain Royal Academy.

Colin Drummond, a former pupil of Conon Bridge Primary and Tain Royal Academy, graduated MA in Philosophy from Glasgow University. He now lives in Glasgow and has started a career in advertising.

Allan Dallas, a former pupil of Tarradale Primary and Dingwall Academy, graduated from Robert Gordon University BA Honours (First Class) in Accounting and Finance.

Jonathan Enright graduated from Glasgow University, Master of Engineering (first class honours) Mechanical Engineering. Jonathan is a former pupil of Dingwall Academy and is starting employment with Rolls Royce, East Kilbride in September.

Keri Ewan graduated from Paisley University BA in Commercial Music (Hons). She is a former pupil of Bridgend Primary and Alness Academy.

Laurence Diver graduated from Edinburgh University with a First Class Honours in Law. He is the son of Beatrix and the late Brian Diver, and a former pupil of Marybank Primary and Dingwall Academy. He will continue his studies for the Diploma in Legal Practice.

Debbie Fraser, former pupil of Park Primary and Invergordon Academy has graduated from the University of Stirling with a BSc in Nursing. Debbie is now working as a Staff Nurse in Raigmore Hospital

Catriona Daly, Braeface, Alness, graduated BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science from Glasgow Caledonian University. Catriona (23) is a former pupil of Bridgend Primary and Alness Academy. She is the only granddaughter of Jackie and Nan Wilson, Shillinghill, Alness. She is currently a trainee scientific officer with the National Blood Transfusion Service (Glasgow).

Sarah Dennett, a former pupil of Kiltearn Primary School and Alness Academy, graduated from Stirling University’s Highland Campus with a degree in Nursing. She is now working in Raigmore Hospital.

Jenny Dowds graduated Bachelor of European Product Design (Hons) from Glasgow School of Art and Gothenburg University Design School. She is a former pupil of Fortrose Academy and Lochaber High School and also studied Italian and Swedish alongside her Design Studies at University.

Andrew Edwards was awarded a degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Napier University, Edinburgh. Andrew is a former pupil of Milton Primary School and Invergordon Academy.