Dr Norman Schouten, former pupil of Central Primary and Inverness High School, graduated MB ChB in surgery from Edinburgh University.

Calum Slater, former pupil of Muirtown Primary and Charleston Academy, graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a law degree (1st class honours).

Elizabeth Sinclair, a former pupil of Holm Primary and Inverness Royal Academy, graduated from Napier University, Edinburgh, with BA in E-Business (Distinction).

Euan Robertson, a former pupil of Muirtown Primary and Charleston Academy, graduated from Dundee University with an Honours degree in History.

Kate Stephen, Balloch, a former pupil of Smithton Primary School and Culloden Academy, graduated BSc Rural Development Studies from Lews Castle College (UHI).

Heather-Marie Sutherland, Clachnaharry, former pupil of Charleston Academy, graduated from Dundee University with a degree of Bachelor of Accountancy with Business Finance (Hons) degree.

Christopher Tolmie, Dalneigh, a former pupil of Central Primary and Inverness High School, graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a Master of Engineering in Electronics and Electrical Engineering.

Anita Scott, Hilton, a former pupil of Drakies Primary and Millburn Academy, graduated from Heriot Watt University with a 2-1 MA Honours degree in Economics.

Melanie Russell, a former pupil of Crown Primary and Millburn Academy, graduated from Glasgow University with degree in Psychology (1st class Hons).

Graham Rose, former pupil of Cradlehall Primary and former head boy at Culloden Academy, graduated from The University of St Andrews with a Masters degree in Physics (First class honours).

Ewan Stewart, Culbokie, former pupil of Fortrose Academy, graduated from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a BSc in Computing and Multi-Media Studies.

Karin Margaret Thain, former pupil of Balloch Primary and Culloden Academy, graduated from the University of Teesside with a BA degree in Computer Animation.

Kirsty Scarr, former pupil of Drakies Primary and Inverness Royal Academy, graduated from Inverness College with a BA in Business Management. Kirsty is now doing a PGDE (Sec) at Aberdeen University.

Donna Shovlin, Beauly, former pupil of Beauly Primary and Charleston Academy, graduated from Dundee University with a degree in Law.

Victoria Reid, Ross-shire, former pupil of Edderton Primary School and Tain Academy, graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Aberdeen University. Victoria is now practising medicine at Raigmore Hospital.

Jennifer Stephen, former pupil of Lochardil Primary and Inverness Royal Academy, graduated from the University of Glasgow with BSc Honours in Physiology. She is now doing a PGDE for Secondary School Biology Teaching at the University of Glasgow.

Carol Tervet, former pupil of Tomnacross Primary and Charleston Academy/Glen Urquhart High School, graduated from Aberdeen University with a BSc (Hons) in Forest and Soil Science. Carol is now in Costa Rica pursuing a career in forest research.

Lawrie Spence, a former pupil of Balloch Primary and Culloden Academy, graduated MB ChB in Medicine from Aberdeen University.