Stewart Macdonald, Skerryview, Dunbar Street, Lossiemouth, graduated Master of Business Administration from the Open University. Stewart is a former business studies graduate of Dublin City University.

Michael MacGregor, 2 West End Drive, Lossiemouth, graduated Bachelor of Education (hons) physical education. Michael, a former Milne's High School (Fochabers) pupil, will shortly start his teaching career at Elgin Academy.

Faye McAllister, Forteath Avenue, Elgin, a former Elgin Academy pupil, graduated BN nursing (child) from Glasgow Caledonian University.

Dawn McKenzie, 80/82 New Street, Rothes, a former Speyside High School pupil, graduated BSc (hons) in dietetics and nutrition from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

David McBey, son of Malcolm and Thelma, 12 Garmouth Road, Mosstodloch, graduated MA (hons) in sociology from the University of Aberdeen. David, a former Milne’s High School pupil, is continuing his studies in social research.

Natalie MacDonald, daughter of Iain and Lynda, graduated from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University, BA accounting and finance. Former Elgin High School pupil Natalie is now working with a chartered accountants company in Elgin.

Gary McDowell, 92 Springfield Road, New Elgin, graduated from Cambridge University, BA MSc chemistry. Former Elgin Academy pupil Gary is continuing at Cambridge to study for a PhD oncology.

David McCreadie, 10 Main Street, Elgin, a former Elgin Academy pupil, graduated from Glasgow University with an honours degree in philosophy and sociology.

Craig MacKay, son of Sandra and Donnie, Stripeside Cottage, Grange, Keith, graduated from Aberdeen University, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with commendation. Craig is a former pupil of Keith Grammar School.

Amy Liddell McNee, 39 Drumine Road, Forres, a former Forres Academy pupil, graduated from Stirling University, BA honours history.

Samuel MacPhee, 5 Clarkly Hill, Burghead, graduated from Stirling University, Highland Campus, with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (learning disabilities). Samuel is now working as a staff nurse with NHS Grampian.

Jenna McWilliam, former Keith Grammar School pupil, graduated from Aberdeen University BSC (Hons) Zoology.

Lynn McKnockiter, 23 Hopeman Road, Duffus, graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Lynn is a past pupil of Lossiemouth High School.

Kirsty MacDonald, daughter of Colin and Aileen, Mossmill Park, Mosstodloch, has graduated from the University of Dundee, Duncan of Jordanstone, BDES (Hons) MISTD Graphic Design. Kirsty is a former Milne’s High School pupil.

Rosemary MacKenzie, daughter of George and Helen, 136 High Street, Aberlour, graduated from Dundee’s Abertay University BSc (Hons) Forensic Sciences. Rosemary is a former Speyside High School pupil.

Vicky MacDonald 71 Marleon Field, Elgin, graduated BEd Primary from Aberdeen University. Vicky, a former Elgin Academy pupil, has taken up a teaching post at Milne’s Primary School, Fochabers.