Natasha Kelly, The Beeches, Ashgrove Road, Elgin, a former Elgin High and Elgin Academy pupil, graduated BSc (hons) environmental health from the Strathclyde University, Glasgow.
Melissa Mark, from Keith, daughter of Dianne and James, graduated from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Bachelor of Nursing (adult) with honours. Melissa is a former pupil of Keith Grammar School.
Derek More, 7 Coulard Bank Court, Lossiemouth, graduated from the University of Aberdeen, Master of engineering with first class hons in mechanical engineering. Derek is a former pupil of Lossiemouth High School.
Joanne Lancaster, daughter of Paul and Moira, 45 Spynie Street, Elgin, graduated from Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University, BA (hons) management. Joanne, a former Elgin Academy pupil, is now working at Aberdeen University.
Sandy Kirkwood, 6 Jock Glass Courtyard, Lesmurdie House, Elgin, a former Elgin Academy pupil, graduated from the Glasgow School of Art with a postgraduate diploma in architecture.
Ken and Claire Milne, a husband and wife, have graduated Master of business administration and passed the Manx Bar exams respectively. Ken, son of George and Ann Milne, Easter Coxton Farm, by Elgin, graduated from the Open University. Claire, daughter of Jack and the late Helen Devlin, formerly of Dunconuisg, Lossiemouth, passed the Manx Bar exams to be an Advocate in the Isle Man.
Fraser Lawson, Stonedyke, 32 South Road, Garmouth, a former Milne's High School pupil, graduated BVMS in veterinary medicine from the University of Glasgow.
Stacy Murray, Speyview, Cragganmore, Ballindalloch, a former Speyside High School pupil, graduated from Aberdeen University Bed (hons) primary education.
Timothy Loosely, 18 Wittet Drive, Elgin, graduated from Aberdeen University BSc (first class hons) physical sciences. Timothy, a former Elgin Academy pupil, is about to start officer training with the RAF.
Susan Morrison, daughter of Ed and Violet, Heath Cottage, Mulben, graduated from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University BA (first class hons) retail management and also won the John Lewis Award for best dissertation. Susan, a former Keith Grammar School pupil, is now living in Oxford.
James Masson, son of Scott and Sheila, Gateside Farm, Alves, graduated from Glasgow’s Strathclyde University, MA (hons) hotel and hospitality management. James is a former Forres Academy pupil.
Donna Murray, daughter of Gwen and Mac, 13 South Court, Elgin, graduated from Aberdeen University MBChB BSc (hons). Donna, a former Elgin Academy pupil, is now working in Aberdeen.
Andrew Mair, a former Lossiemouth High School pupil, graduated BSc sport and exercise science from Edinburgh’s Napier University. Andrew, who completed a post-graduate certificate in teaching qualification at Dundee University, is currently working at Moray College, Elgin.
Eilidh Milligan, 55 Grant Street, Burghead, a former pupil of Elgin Academy graduated from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University, Master of Pharmacy. Eilidh is currently doing her pre-registration year in Nairn.
John Lancaster, 45 Spynie Street, Elgin, graduated Master of Architecture from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. John, a former Elgin Academy pupil, is now working in Edinburgh.
Margaret-Ann Mitchell, 6 Mount Street, Dufftown, a former Speyside High School pupil, graduated BSc in Cancer and Palliative Care from Edinburgh’s Napier University. Margaret-Ann, daughter of Alistair and Margaret Mitchell, Mosstodloch, is working locally as a hospital nurse manager.
Dianne Mitchell, Fochabers, graduated BA in Specialist Cancer Nursing from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University. Dianne is now working with the district nursing team in Keith.
Laura Kelly, daughter of Ray and Andrea Kelly, 7b Gilmour Crescent, Lossiemouth, graduated BSc (Hons) in physiology from the University of Aberdeen. She is a former pupil of Lossiemouth High School.
Denise Kelly, daughter of Ray and Andrea Kelly, 7b Gilmour Crescent, Lossiemouth, graduated as a Bachelor of Nursing (dist) from Glasgow’s Caledonian University. She is a former pupil of Lossiemouth High School.
Nikki Leslie, 25 Cockburn Place, Elgin, daughter of Mr and Ms R. Ross, Elgin, graduated as a Bachelor of Nursing from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University. Nikki, a former Elgin Academy pupil, is now working at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin.
David Martin, a former Lossiemouth High School pupil, graduated from the Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia, with a degree in intensive care/paramedics. David, Formerly of 3a Ogston Lane, Lossiemouth, is now living in Esk, Queensland.
Anna Munro graduated from Sabhal Mor Ostaig, BA Gaelic language and culture. She is the daughter of the Rev and Mrs James Munro and a fomer pupil of Burghead Primary School.
Shirley Legge, Balvenie Street, Dufftown, graduated from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University, BA (Hons) in Law and Management. Shirley is a former pupil of Milne’s High School, Fochabers.
Barry Miller, Darnley, Miltonduff, graduated BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Barry, a former pupil of Elgin High School, is now working as a field specialist for Schlumberger.
Emma Moore, 5 Kirkhill Drive, Lhanbryde, graduated B Ed (Hons) from Aberdeen University. Emma, a former pupil of Milne’s High School, is about to take up a teaching post in Peterhead.
John Moran, 7 Hall Place, Duffus, graduated Master of Literature, specialising in Middle East Security from Aberdeen University. John, a former Lossiemouth High School pupil, previously gained a joint Honours in Philosophy and Politics.
Lorreta Lawton, 94 Land Street, Rothes, former Speyside High School pupil, graduated from Glasgow University with a Masters in Chemical Physics degree (Hons).
Alison Maddox, Hopeman, former Lossiemouth High School pupil, graduated from the Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography. Alison has recently taken a position at Perth Royal Infirmary.
Neil Munro, son of Hugh and Pat, 31 West High Street, Elgin, graduated from Edinburgh University Master of Engineering (First Class Hons) Electronic and Electrical. Neil, a former Elgin Academy pupil, will start work in Edinburgh next month.
Kirstin Main, daughter of Ally and Catherine, 6 Golf Crescent, Hopeman, graduated from Glasgow University with a Bachelor of Music degree. Kirstin is a former Lossiemouth High School pupil.
Leigh-Anne Milne, former Elgin High School pupil, daughter of Wendy and William, 15 Quebec Place, Elgin, graduated from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance.
Rachel King, former Elgin High School pupil, 19 Milnefield Avenue, Elgin, graduated from Aberdeen University English Language and Linguistics (First Class Honours).
Emma Murdoch, 21 Brechan Rig, Elgin, a former Elgin High School pupil, graduated BA (hons) in Tourism and Hospitality Management from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
John Lancaster, son of Paul and Moira Lancaster, 45 Spynie Street, Elgin, graduated BSc (hons) architecture from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University,. John, a former pupil of Elgin Academy, is continuing to study for Master of Architecture.