Allan Macdonald, Tain, graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a B.Sc in Sport and Exercise Science (sports coaching) with 2nd Class Honours (1st Division). Allan is currently employed by SportScotland, Scottish Institute of Sport.

Caroline Macnaughton, a former pupil of Dingwall Primary and Dingwall Academy, and eldest daughter of Robert and Jane Macnaughton, Corntown, Conon Bridge, graduated MB ChB from Glasgow University.

Laura-Jane Macnaughton, a former pupil of Dingwall Primary and Dingwall Academy, and youngest daughter of Robert and Jane Macnaughton, Cornton, Conon Bridge, 
graduated LLB with Honours from 
Aberdeen University.

Sandy MacGregor, a former pupil of Park Primary School, Invergordon Academy, and Millburn Academy, graduated from Robert Gordon University with an Hons degree in Business Management. He is the youngest son of John and Morag MacGregor, Linton House, Leanaig Crossroads, 
Conon Bridge.

Leah Mackay, a former pupil of Conon Bridge Primary and Dingwall Academy, graduated from Heriot-Watt University, with a B.Sc Hons in Textiles and Fashion Design Management.

Sarah MacKenzie, former pupil of Tarradale Primary School and Dingwall Academy, graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a BSc (Hons) (2:1) in Psychology.

Steven MacKenzie, North Kessock, a former pupil of Fortrose Academy, graduated from the University of St Andrews with a MA (Hons) in Applied Economics.

Sandy MacGregor graduated from Robert Gordon University with an Hons degree in Business Management. He is the youngest son of John and Morag MacGregor, Linton House, Leanaig Crossroads, Conon Bridge.

David Peter MacPherson, a former pupil of Ardross Primary and Alness Academy, graduated with a first class honours degree in history and philosophy from The University of Glasgow.

Emma Louise Maclean, Tigh-Na-Greine, Lower Pitkerrie, Fearn, graduated from Edinburgh University with a PGDE (Secondary) in Chemistry with Science. She is a former pupil of Tain Royal Academy, and will began her teaching career at Charleston Academy, Inverness.

Erin Amanda Maclean, Tigh-Na-Greine, Lower Pitkerrie, Fearn, graduated from Heriot-Watt University with a BSc in Computer Science. Erin is a former pupil of Tain Royal Academy, and is currently working in Edinburgh.

Ruairidh J MacLeod, Free Church (Continuing) Manse, Portmahomack, graduated from Aberdeen University, MA in Gaelic Studies and German, with First Class Honours and Distinction in Spoken Gaelic. He is a former pupil of Tain Royal Academy.

Beth McIntyre graduated with first class honours from Heriot Watt University, with an MA in Management. Beth is a former pupil of Knockbreck Primary in Tain, and Faith Academy in Manila, Philippines. She is the eldest granddaughter of Alistair and Isabel Ross of Tain.

Douglas William Macdonald, Evanton, graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Master in Science degree in Parasitology (First Class Hons). He is a former pupil of Kiltearn Primary and Alness Academy, and is going on to study veterinary medicine at the Royal Veterinary College, London.

Sarah Mackenzie, (nee McAllister), Stagcroft Park, Tain, graduated BA in Business Studies from the Open University. Sarah is currently working in the advertising department of the Ross-shire Journal.

Isla Mackenzie, youngest daughter of Hugh and Christina Mackenzie, Hartfield Road, Tain, a former pupil of Craighill Primary School and Tain Royal Academy, graduated with a BSc in Architectural Technology from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Nicola McLeod, Newmore Mains Farm, Invergordon, graduated from the Universiy of Stirling with a Bsc in Adult Nursing with distinction and is the youngest daugher of the late Dorothy Irene Beattie.

Amanda MacDonald graduated BSc in Adult Nursing from the University of Stirling. Amanda is a former pupil of Tain Royal Academy, and is the eldest daughter of Carol and David MacDonald, Torlean Croft, Lamington, Kildary.

Alastair MacDonald graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a MSC in Environmental Health. He is a former pupil of Bridgend Primary and Alness Academy.

Isla MacDonald, Easter Kinkell, graduated from Cardonald College, Glasgow, with a HND in Three Dimensional Design — Jewellery. She is a former pupil of Ferintosh Primary and Dingwall Academy.

Marieanne Mackenzie, daughter of the late Willie and Margaret Cameron, Dingwall, graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Accounting at Inverness College. She is currently working for Highland Council and continuing with her professional qualifications.

Steven MacIver, a former pupil of Inverasdale Primary and Gairloch High School, graduated from Sabhal Mor Ostaig, gaining a Diploma anns Na Meadhanan Gaidlig.

John MacGregor, The Cherrytrees, Delnymuir, Invergordon, graduated BA Hons in Management with Finance from Robert Gordon’s Institute of Technology in Aberdeen.

Kayleigh MacDonald, daughter of Christopher MacDonald, graduated with an Honours Degree in Law and Management from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. She is the granddaughter of Morag Donald, Poolewe.

Ruth Macfarlane, a former pupil of Dingwall Primary and Dingwall Academy graduated from The University of Strathclyde with a Second Class BEd (Hons) in Primary Teaching.

Zoe Mackay, graduated from the North Highland College HNC in Equine Studies. Zoe is a former pupil of Invergordon Academy and is the granddaughter of Alex and Maureen Davidson, Kincraig Farm, Invergordon and Dougie and Irene Mackay, Craig Crescent, Tain.

Nicola MacDonald, Inverness, graduated with Masters in Pharmacy with Merit from the University of Strathclyde. She is the granddaughter of Cathy and the late Murdo MacDonald, Peffrey Road, Dingwall and Ian and Pat MacLeod, formerly of Dingwall.

John MacDonald, Evanton, graduated BSc Hons First Class in Earth Science from Glasgow University. He is a former pupil of Alness Academy and is currently at the University of Liverpool, carrying out research for a PhD.

Eilidh McCallum, formerly of Munlochy Primary and Fortrose Academy, graduated from Strathclyde University BEd in Primary Teaching (Honours) 2:1.

Alasdair MacKenzie, son of Alex and Elspeth MacKenzie, Matheson Road, Garve, graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University BA (Hons) in Financial Services. He is a former pupil of Strathgarve Primary and Dingwall Academy.

Elaine McCutcheon, Springfield, Balblair, graduated from the University of Aberdeen BEd (Hons) in Primary Education. She is a former pupil of Cullicudden Primary and Fortrose Academy.

Claire Macdonald, Tain, graduated from the University of Aberdeen BSc (Hons, first class) in Biomedical Sciences Physiology. She has taken up a post at Raigmore Hospital, whilst continuing her studies in Clinical Physiology at the City of Westminster College, London.

Donna MacLean, Muir of Ord, graduated BA (Hons, First Class) in Hospitality Management from Napier University. She was also the winner of the Rachel Beatie Mathieson Memorial Quaich and the University Medal. She is a former pupil of Tarradale Primary and Dingwall Academy.

Lindsay McCallum, Belmaduthy, Munlochy, graduated MA Hons (2.1) in English and Scottish Literature from the University of Glasgow. She is a former pupil of Munlochy Primary and Fortrose Academy.

Lisa MacIver, Heights of Dochcarty, graduated BEd (Primary) from Dundee University. She is a former pupil of Dingwall Primary and Dingwall Academy. Lisa now works in Australia.

Paula MacDonald graduated from Aberdeen University with a First Class BEd (Hons) in Primary Education.

Jamie MacDonald, youngest son of Ian and Sheila MacDonald, Station Crescent, Fortrose graduated BSc (Hons) in Anatomy from Glasgow University. He is a former pupil of Avoch Primary and Fortrose Academy.

Emma Louise Maclean, Lower Pitkerrie, Fearn, graduated from Heriot-Watt University with BSc Hons in Physical Sciences with Accountancy and Finance. She will continue to study for a PGDE in secondary education at Edinburgh University, and is a former pupil of Tain Royal Academy.

Fraser MacKenzie, Muir of Ord, a former pupil of Tarradale Primary School and Dingwall Academy, graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA (Hons) in Criminology.

Lindsay Ann Mackay graduated from Jordanhill, University of Strathclyde, with BEd (Hons) in Primary Education. She is a former pupil of Bridgend Primary and Alness Academy.

Jeni MacDonald, The Old Bakery, Avoch, graduated from the University of Aberdeen with MA Hons (2.1) in English. She is a former pupil of Avoch Primary and Fortrose Academy.

Katie Mackenzie, a former pupil of Dingwall Academy, graduated BA (Hons) in Scottish Music from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD). Her main discipline was Gaelic Song which she studied under Kenna Campbell. She started her musical career with the Kiltearn Fiddlers and Fèis Rois and during her time at RSAMD sang and played the clàrsach at a number of prestigious occasions including performances for the Queen, Prince Charles and Camilla and the First Minister as well as concerts in Germany, Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the USA. Katie, daughter of Donald and Fiona Mackenzie, is going back to her studies to undertake a postgraduate MSc in Public Relations at Stirling University in the autumn.

Douglas McLelland, DPhil, BVMS, BSc Hons, graduated from Oxford University with a Doctor of Philosophy Degree. Dr McLelland is a former pupil of Craighill Primary and Tain Royal Academy. He is currently working as a research associate at Keble College, Oxford.

Stephen MacDonald (BD) graduated with a Master of Theology Degree from Aberdeen University. Stephen is a former pupil of Hilton Primary and Tain Royal Academy.

Kerri Lee MacKintosh has graduated with a BA in Retail Business from Queen Margaret's University, Edinburgh. He is the elder daughter of Dennis and June MacKintosh, Strathpeffer, and is a former pupil of Fodderty Primary and Dingwall Academy.

Kyle Mackay Maclennan graduated HND in Illustration from Glasgow Metropolitan College. He is a former pupil of Maryburgh Primary and Dingwall Academy.

Stroma MacLennan graduated HNC in Early Education and Childcare from Inverness College. She is a former pupil of Maryburgh Primary and Dingwall Academy.

Lauren Mackay, a former pupil of South Lodge Primary and Invergordon Academy, graduated MSc in Social and Cultural History from the University of Edinburgh.

Emma Mackenzie, Ardessie, Dundonnell, a former pupil of Ullapool High School, graduated BA Marketing and Business Law from Strathclyde University.

Jillian MacDonald graduated BSc in Adult Nursing from Stirling University. A former pupil of Tain Royal Academy, Jillian is now working in the Lawson Memorial Hospital in Golspie. She is the daughter of David and Carol MacDonald, Lamington, Kildary

Scott MacLeod graduated MSc in Substance Abuse from Teesside University, while working in Mental Health Care within the NHS in Northallerton. He is a former pupil of Tain Royal Academy and is the son of Wilmur and Marie MacLeod, Tain.

Calum MacInnes, Culbokie, graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Sound Productions from Perth College

Ruth Mackay graduated from Aberdeen University BEd Honours in Primary Education. She is a former pupil of Conon Bridge Primary and Dingwall Academy.

Barbara C Macleod graduated Bachelor of Design (Hons) from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art Dundee. She is a former pupil of Lochinver Primary and Ullapool High School. Barbara is the daughter of Donald and Jean Macleod, 40 Strathan Lochinver.

Faye Elizabeth Mackenzie, daughter of John and Pamela Mackenzie, graduated from Strathclyde University Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Environmental Management. Faye is a former pupil of Tarradale Primary School and Dingwall Academy.

Alastair Kenneth MacLeod graduated BSc Agriculture from the Scottish Agricultural College, Ayr. He is the son of Derek and Rena MacLeod, Portree and grandson of the late Kenny and Cathie MacLeod, Strath, Gairloch and the late Al and Annabel MacDonald, Uiginish Farm, Dunvegan.

Leanne MacKenzie graduated with a Law LLB (Hons) Degree from the University of Edinburgh. Leanne is the daughter of Lorna (nee Louden) and Donald MacKenzie, granddaughter of Bert and Mary Mackenzie, Inverbreakie Drive, Invergordon, and Wattie and Jean Louden, of Scourie, Morangie Road, Tain.

Elaine Rose MacIver, former pupil of Invergordon Academy, graduated from Heriot Watt University with a BSc (Hons) in Textile, Fashion, Design Management. She is the daughter of Murdo and Catherine MacIver and is currently working with John Lewis.

Lauren MacColl, graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama BA (Hons) in Scottish Music. Lauren is a former pupil of Avoch Primary and Fortrose Academy.

Stephanie Mackay graduated from the University of Glasgow LLb (Hons). She is a former pupil of Park Primary and Invergordon Academy and is returning to Strathclyde University to study for her Diploma in Legal Practice.

Keith Alexander MacPherson graduated from Napier University in Edinburgh BSc (Hons First Class) in Sports Technology. He was also a university medal winner and is a former pupil of Ardross Primary and Alness Academy.

Ross McAllister, Springfield, Tain, a former pupil of Tain Royal Academy, graduated from Napier University with BEng (Hons) in Computer Systems. He is now working in the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh.

Julie MacKenzie, a former pupil of Tarradale Primary, Conon Primary, Dingwall Academy and Inverness College, graduated from Aberdeen University B.Ed (Hons) in Primary Education. Julie is the daughter of Hazel MacKenzie and is currently teaching in Edinburgh

Calum MacKenzie, Kildary, graduated from Aberdeen University with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying. He is a former pupil of Invergordon Academy.

Mhairi McCallum, Greenfield Road, Munlochy, graduated from Stirling University with a BAcc (Hons) in Accountancy.

Aimee Denise Mackintosh graduated from Strathclyde University with a BA in Arts after studying history and sociology. Aimee is a former pupil of Foddery Primary and Dingwall Academy. She has recently completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Career Guidance and Vocational Development. She is the eldest daughter of Dennis and June Mackintosh, Strathpeffer.

Garry James MacDonald, son of Iain and Rosaline MacDonald, Craigowan, Craig Road, Dingwall, and a former pupil of Dingwall Academy, graduated recently from Aberdeen University with a Master of Arts (Hons) in Accountancy and Economics.

Morven Mackay graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a MB ChB with Honours and BSc Med Sci (Hons). She was the top graduate in Medicine, winning the Murray Medal, the Keith Medal for Surgery and the Hendry Medal for Orthopaedics. A former pupil of Fortrose Academy, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Iain Mackay of North Kessock, and granddaughter of the late Mr John Mackay, former headmaster of Avoch Primary School. She is currently working in Raigmore Hospital.

Magnus Mackay, a former pupil of Fortrose Academy, graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a 2:1 Honours LLB Degree. Magnus is continuing his studies for the Diploma in Legal Practice prior to taking up a traineeship with Stronachs in Aberdeen.

Lisa Mackenzie, North Kessock, a former pupil of Fortrose Academy, graduated MA (Hons) in Modern History from The University of St Andrews.

Lewis Murray Mackenzie graduated BSc (1st Class Honours) in Applied Mathematics from University of Glasgow. He is a former pupil of Knockbreck Primary and Tain Royal Academy and it the youngest son of Richard and Christine MacKenzie and grandson of George and Kay Murray, Rogart and the late Clair and May MacKenzie, Kinbrace.

Alison Macleod, a former pupil of Dingwall Primary School and Dingwall Academy, graduated from Glasgow University with an MA Honours (2:1) degree in Psychology.

Carol-Ann MacKenzie MA, a former pupil of Hilton Primary and Tain Royal Academy, graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen with an MSc in Publishing with Journalism and PGDip in Publishing with Journalism.

Gordon MacAllister, Macleod Place, Dingwall, graduated with an HNC in Construction Management. He is a former pupil of Dingwall Academy and now runs his own business, GGM Plumbing and Heating Ltd.

Flora MacLeod, Free Church (Continuing) Manse, Portmahomack, graduated MA (Hons) in History from Aberdeen University. Flora, a former pupil of Tain Royal Academy, is now pursuing further studies with a view to a career in secondary teaching.

Leanna MacLarty, a former pupil of Mulbuie Primary and Tain Academy, graduated from Strathclyde University with LLB (Hons) in Law.

David MacKay graduated from St Andrews University with a MA (Hons) in Geography. David is the son of Gordon and Norma MacKay, Dunganichy, Benbecula and the grandson of Martha and the late Norman MacSween, Dunganichy and of Annie and the late Werner Schroder, Munlochy

Eilidh Ann Macaskill, daughter of Donald and the late Iona Macaskill, Dingwall, and granddaughter of Kenny and Violet Urquhart, Muir of Ord, graduated BA in Language and Culture from Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle of Skye.

Martha Mackay graduated in Applied Chemistry (First Class Honours) from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. She is a former pupil of Milton Primary School and Invergordon Academy.

Lois Macfarlane, a former pupil of Dingwall Academy, graudated MBChB from the University of Glasgow. She is now working at a junior doctor in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Roderick MacIver graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen with a 2.1 Honours Degree in Computing. He is a former pupil of Dingwall Academy.

Michael Macleay, a former pupil of Dingwall Academy, graduated with a BA in Accounting and Finance from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.

Fiona MacLeod, former pupil of Maryburgh Primary School and Dingwall Academy, graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a BSc Honours Degree in Geology.

Sarah Helen Macnaughton graduated from Aberdeen University with a BEd Honours Degree. She is a former pupil of Dingwall Primary and Dingwall Academy and is now teaching in Conon Bridge Primary School

Stephen MacDonald graduated BD Hons from Aberdeen University. He is a former pupil of Hilton Primary School and Tain Royal Academy.

Alannah MacFarlane, 1 Drumdyre Road, Dingwall graduated with a Bachelor of Midwifery degree from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. She is a former pupil of Dingwall Academy, and is now working in Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.

Fiona MacLeod, Tulloch Avenue, Dingwall, graduated MA (Hons) in Management from the University of St Andrews. Fiona is a former pupil of Dingwall Academy and Kilgraston School.

Lewis John Mackenzie, former pupil of Tarradale Primary and Dingwall Academy, graduated from Glasgow University with a BSc (Hons) in Computing Science.

Katie McWilliam, former Glenurquhart High School pupil, graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen in BA (Hons) Law and Management.

Lauren Mackay, a former pupil of Invergordon Academy, graduated from Edinburgh University with a MA Scottish Historical Studies (Hons)

Lyndsay Macaskill has graudated from Aberdeen University with an Honours Degree in Primary Teaching. She is a former pupil of Bridgend Primary School and Alness Academy.