Glen Dylan Foster graduated from Glasgow University with a master's degree (Hons) in Aeronautical Engineering (second class, upper division). Glen, a former pupil of Pennyland Primary and Thurso High School, is the eldest son of Steve and Jane Foster, Thurso. He gained his degree with the support of a scholarship from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

Lyndsay Falconer graduated from North Highland College with a BA in Child and Youth Studies. Lyndsay, a former pupil of South Primary School and Wick High School, is the daughter of Rae and Rowena Falconer. She is currently undertaking postgraduate studies in Primary Education at Aberdeen University.

Andrew Peter Falconer graduated from Edinburgh Napier University with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) (2:1) in Sports Technology. Andrew is the son of Clair and Lena Falconer, Wick, and is a former pupil of Wick North Primary School and Wick High School.

Alan Davis, of Owen Place, Wick, graduated from The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science. Alan is a former pupil of Hillhead Primary and Wick High School.

Shirley Eyers graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a Bachelor of Science (2.1) in Geology and Petroleum Geology. Shirley, daughter of Donald and Jenny Eyers, Coveen, Russell Street, Lybster, is a former pupil of Lybster Primary School and Wick High School. She is employed by W.A. Fairhurst & Partners in the firm's Aberdeen geotechnical and environmental department.

Lisa Forsyth graduated from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, with a Master of Arts in International Management with honours (2:1) degree. Lisa is the eldest daughter of Gordon and Valerie Forsyth, Ellon, and granddaughter of Molly and the late Bill Sinclair, Thurso, and Alex and Audrey Forsyth, Aberdeen.

Scye Erridge graduated with BVMS MRCVS from the Royal (Dick) College of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh. Scye is the daughter of Neil and Jane Erridge, Spittal Mains.

Christopher Dick, of Reiss, graduated with an HND in Professional Photography and Imaging at Aberdeen College and is now employed by Venture New Generation Portraits in Aberdeen.

Calum Falconer, a former pupil of Wick North Primary School and Wick High, graduated with an MA (Hons) (2:1) in English and History of Art from the University of Aberdeen.

Jennifer Ann Easton, of Lilybank, South Road, Wick, graduated BSc (Hons) in Clothing, Design and Manufacture from Heriot-Watt University. Jennifer, who attended Watten Primary and Wick High, is the daughter of Alan and Liz Easton.

Victoria Farmer, daughter of Laurett and Tommy Farmer, Wick, graduated from North Highland College UHI with an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Victoria works in the Laurandy Centre as a social care practitioner.

Lyn Edwards graduated from North Highland College UHI with an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Lyn, who works as a social care practitioner at the Laurandy Centre in Wick, is the wife of Gareth Edwards.

Andrew Douglas graduated from the University of Glasgow with a bachelor of Accountancy and Law degree (upper-second class division) with honours. Andrew, younger son of John and Joanie Douglas, Halkirk, is a former pupil of Halkirk Primary School and Thurso High.

Emma Fraser, daughter of Jim and Marie Fraser, Nordwall Park, Reiss, graduated from the University of Stirling with a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and was awarded the Alan Baddeley Prize for best final-year project report. Emma is a former pupil of Wick North Primary School and Wick High School.

Stacey Fraser, daughter of Jim and Marie Fraser, Nordwall Park, Reiss, graduated from Heriot-Watt University with a BSc (Hons) in Estate Management. Stacey is a former pupil of Wick North Primary School and Wick High School.

Keri Fraser, of 'Andorra', Rose Street, Thurso, graduated from The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Keri is a former pupil of Miller Academy and Thurso High School.

Erica Double graduated from The Robert Gordon University BSc (Hons) (2:1) in Diagnostic Radiography. Erica, a former pupil of Thrumster Primary and Wick High School, is the youngest daughter of Lesley and Andrew Double, Crescent House, Thrumster.

Grace Foubister graduated from The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a Diploma of Higher Education in children’s nursing. Grace, a former pupil of Pulteneytown Academy and Wick High School, is the elder daughter of Keith and Liz Foubister, Wick, and granddaughter of Victor Foubister, Hallum, Forss, and Barbara Macivor, Janetstown, Thurso.

Nicholas Doherty, Upper Burnside, Thurso, youngest son of George and Isobel Doherty, graduated from the Open University with an honours (2:2) degree in Environmental Studies.

Valerie Forsyth graduated from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a BA in Public Health Nursing – Specialist Practice Health Visiting. She is currently working as a bank health visitor in Fraserburgh. Valerie, a former pupil of Thurso High School, is the younger daughter of Molly and the late Bill Sinclair. She lives in Ellon, with husband Gordon and daughters Lisa, Sarah and Linzi.

Colin Farquhar graduated BSc (Hons) in Psychology at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. A former pupil of Pulteneytown Academy and Wick High, Colin is taking a year out to work at Disneyworld, Florida. His parents, Eric and Franky Farquhar, live in Loch Street, Wick.

Kirsty Dickson, of Thurso, graduated from Lancaster University with a BSc (Hons) (2:1) as a nurse practitioner. She is the youngest daughter of Joan and the late Jimmy Miller, Barrock, and originally trained and qualified as a Registered General Nurse in 1989 in Glasgow. She works at the Princes Street Surgery in Thurso.

Michael Doig has graduated with a master’s degree in Chemical Physics with honours from the University of Edinburgh. Son of Michael and Kezia Doig, Thurso, Michael is a former pupil of Pennyland Primary School and Thurso High.

William Fraser graduated from the University of St Andrews with a BSc (Hons) (2:1) in Maths-Physics. He is the son of Moray and Una Fraser and a former pupil of Canisbay Primary School and Wick High.

Joanne Farquhar graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a Bachelor of Nursing degree. Joanne is a former pupil of Mount Pleasant Primary School and Thurso High.

Leanne Deighan, youngest daughter of Willie and Barbara, has recently graduated from the University of Abertay with a BA in Learning Difficulties/Disabilities. Leanne is a former pupil of Thurso High School and Mount Pleasant Primary School.

Jamie Duncan has graduated from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, with a bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Hons) degree. Jamie is the son of Jean and Brian and grandson of Nellie Tait, Seaview House Nursing Home.

Camilla Frame has graduated from Heriot-Watt University with a BA (Hons) in Fashion and Design for Industry. Camilla is a former pupil of Keiss Primary School and Wick High School.