Joanne Duke, of Tain, daughter of Brian and Wendy, and mother to Connor, Ryan and Sam, graduated with Bsc maths with science from the Open University.

Linda Douglas, a former pupil of Dornoch Academy and Aberdeen College, and whose family live in Bonar Bridge, graduated from Inverness College with a PDA in early education and childcare. Pic: Rapture Photography

Emma Davidson graduated MA (Hons) in history and sociology from Aberdeen University. She is a former pupil of Mulbuie Primary School and Dingwall Academy.

Allan Dallas graduated BA (First Class Hons) in accounting and finance. He is a former pupil of Tarradale Primary School and Dingwall Academy.

Gillian Joanna Edes, a former pupil of Culbokie Primary, Bridgend Primary and Alness Academy, graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a first class Bachelor of Music (Honours Education) degree. She has now taken up her first teaching post at Dyce Academy.

Craig Downie of Brahan View, Conon Bridge, graduated from Edinburgh University with a BEd in Physical Education.

Robert Dinneen graduated from the University of Dundee with a Bachelor of Arts in Community Education. He is a former pupil of Invergordon Academy.

Jenny Dowds graduated Bachelor of European Product Design (Hons) from Glasgow School of Art and Gothenburg University Design School. She is a fomer pupil of Lochaber High School and Fortrose Academy.