Nicola Andrew, a former pupil of Muirtown Primary School and Charleston Academy, graduated from Strathclyde University with a BSc (2.1 Honours) in Maths with Teaching, with a Merit in Teaching

Ewen Corbett, a former pupil of Tarbat Old Primary and Tain Royal Academy, graduated with BSc (Nursing) degree from the University of Stirling (Highland Campus). Ewen is working as a staff nurse at Raigmore Hospital

Elaine Benzies, Culloden, a former pupil of Duncan Forbes Primary and Culloden Academy, graduated from Glasgow University with a BSc (Hons) in Zoology.

William Allan, a former pupil of Ardersier Primary and Culloden Academy, graduated with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Laura Bowman, Hilton, a former pupil of Crown Primary School and Millburn Academy, graduated from Aberdeen University with BEd (2.1 Hons).

Jennifer Cowan, a former pupil of Central Primary and Millburn Academy, graduated from Strathclyde University with a BA (Hons) in English.

David Bolt, a former pupil of Millburn Academy, graduated from Strathclyde University with a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering with Merit.

Sarah Aitken, a former pupil of Culloden Academy, graduated from Glasgow University with a Bachelor of Technological Education 2:1 (Hons) with a merit in teaching.

Kimberley Louise Campbell, a former pupil of Inverness Royal Academy, graduated with BSc in Anatomy (Hons) from Glasgow University.

Seona Cameron, a former pupil of Ullapool High School and Inverness College, graduated MA Hons first class, in Psychology, from Glasgow University.

Corina Campbell, Kinmylies, a former pupil of Dingwall Academy, graduated from Inverness College, UHI, with a BA in Child and Youth Studies.

Sheria Cherif, a former pupil of Smithton Primary School and Culloden Academy, graduated from the Robert Gordon University with a Bachelor of Nursing degree Children's Nursing.

James McKillop Brown, a former pupil of Lochardil Primary School and Inverness Royal Academy, graduated from Aberdeen University with B.Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering.

Laura Ann Creech, a former pupil of Dalneigh Primary School and Inverness High School, graduated with a Masters Degree in Chemistry from Heriot Watt University.

Laura Beaton, Lochardil, a former pupil of Lochardil Primary, and Inverness Royal Academy, graduated BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Fiona Cumming, Cradlehall, a former pupil of Inverness Royal Academy, graduated from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.

Catherine Caroline Brown, North Kessock, a former pupil of North Kessock Primary School and Fortrose Academy, graduated MB ChB from the University of Dundee.

Hazel Mary MacDonald Brown, North Kessock, a former pupil of North Kessock Primary School and Fortrose Academy, graduated BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Heather Beattie, former pupil of Balloch Primary School and Culloden Academy, graduated MA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh.

Craig Bennett, Balloch, a former pupil of Balloch Primary School and Culloden Academy, graduated from the Glasgow University with MEng, Masters of Aeronautical Engineering (Hons).

Steven Blair, a former pupil of Cauldeen Primary School and Inverness Royal Academy, graduated from the Strathclyde University with an MEng with distinction in Computer and Electronic Systems.

Laura Burns, Culcabock, a former pupil of Crown Primary School and Millburn Academy, graduated from Aberdeen University with BSc (Hons) in Zoology.

Barbara Beattie, Ardersier Mains, a former pupil of Ardersier Primary School and Culloden Academy, graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University BA (Hons) in Business Studies.

Donald Begg, a former pupil of Balloch Primary and Culloden Academy, graduated from Edinburgh University MA (Hons) in Accounts and Business Studies.

Angela Boyle, Lochardil, a former pupil of Holm Primary and Inverness Royal Academy, graduated BSc in Food, Nutrition and Health from the University of Abertay, Dundee.

Susan Breen, a former Culloden Academy and Cradlehall Primary School pupil, graduated BSc (Hons) in Microbiology with Industrial Placement at Aberdeen University. Susan (23), of Westhill, Inverness, spent a year in Switzerland carrying out research work with leading pharmaceutical company Novartis as part of her studies. Later this year she is to begin further studies for a PhD with the Scottish Crop Research Institute and University of Dundee.

Emma Blanusa BSc Hons MSc, of Inshes, graduated from Napier University with a Masters in Applied Statistics. Emma is now employed by a pharmaceutical company in Edinburgh.

Edward Angus Cameron-MacKintosh, a former pupil of Millburn Academy, graduated BA (Hons) in accounting from Napier University, Edinburgh. Edward now works in Edinburgh with Bank of Scotland Corporation.

Daniel Campbell, Loch Ness, a former pupil of Glenurquhart High School, graduated in hotel management from Institut Hôtelier Cèsar Ritz, Switzerland.

Andrea Boyd, nee McAlley, graduated from Napier University, Edinburgh with a Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction. Andrea is a former pupil of Inverness Royal Academy.

Donna Bisset, North Kessock, former pupil of Fortrose Academy, graduated from the University of Dundee MA English Literature.

Mary-Jo Anderson, Fortrose, a former pupil of Avoch Primary and Fortrose Academy, graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the Royal (DICK) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh.

Donald H. Cameron-Mackintosh, Tomatin, a former pupil of Millburn Academy, graduated from Napier University, Edinburgh, with a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance.

Craig Ashford, Nairn, a former pupil of Dyke Primary School and Nairn Academy, recently graduated from Aberdeen University with an MA (Hons) in Management.

Jenna Cumming, a former pupil of Central Primary (Gaelic Unit) and Millburn Academy, graduated from the University of Glasgow with an MA (Merit) in Scottish Studies.

Erin Christie, a former pupil of Daviot Primary, graduated from Aberdeen University with LL.B. (1st class Hons)

Alistair Cliff, former Dux of Inverness Royal Academy, graduated with BVM&S and MRCVS (with distinction) from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at Edinburgh University. Alistair also won the Boehringer Ingelheim Prize in Small Animal Orthopaedics.

Jenny Brown, former pupil of Park Mains High School and Charleston Academy, graduated from Strathclyde University with a Master of Engineering in Enterprise Management.

Anna Collis, former pupil of Glen Urquhart High School, graduated from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a BA (Hons) in Law and Management.

Kirsty Balfour, former pupil of Inverness Royal Academy, graduated from the University of Dundee with an MA in English.

Lisa Butler, graduated from Strathclyde University with a BA degree in Child and Youth Studies. She is presently working as a teaching assistant at Raigmore Primary and is hoping to get into primary teacher training in Strathclyde University later this year.

Eilidh Cole, former pupil of Ferintosh Primary and Dingwall Academy, graduated from the University of Aberdeen with BSc Upper Second Class (Hons) in Biomedical Science (Pharmacology).

Gemma Campbell, former pupil of Duncan Forbes Primary and Culloden Academy, graduated from the University of Edinburgh, with a BEd (2.1 Hons).

Ruth Black, former pupil of Crown Primary and Millburn Academy, graduated from Heriot Watt University with a BSc First Class Honours degree in Textiles and Fashion Design Management.

Emma Blanusa, former pupil of Inverness Royal Academy and Millburn Academy, graduated from Heriot Watt University with a BSc in Mathematics. Emma is now going on to do a Masters Degree in Information Systems for the Financial Sector of Napier University.

Jenna Andrews, Westhill, a former pupil of Cradlehall Primary and Culloden Academy, graduated MB ChB (distinction) from the University of Glasgow.

George Collins, Lentran, a former pupil of Charleston Academy, graduated with a degree in Architectural Design (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh.

Matthew Campbell, Culcabock, gained a BA (Hons) in Photography, Film and Imaging from Napier University. He is a former pupil of Millburn Academy.

George Cameron, a former pupil of St Joseph's Primary and Inverness High School, graduated BSc (Honours) from the Open University. George, an engineer with Lifescan, Scotland, obtained a BA degree in 1990.