Linda Ross, of Loch Ussie, daughter of Dicky and Vivian Lumby, of Dingwall, graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a BA (Hons) in social work.

David Smith graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a first-class Master of Engineering (Hons) in electronics and electrical engineering. He is a former pupil of Newmore Primary School and Invergordon Academy, and is the eldest child of Fred Smith, Pitmaduthy, and Councillor Maxine Smith, Invergordon.

Shonagh Stewart graduated from Edinburgh University BEd (Hons) in Primary Education. She is a former pupil of Dingwall Academy and is the eldest daughter of Angela and the late John Stewart.

Alexander Royan graduated from Glasgow University BSc with first class honours in Zoology. Alex is a former pupil of Avoch Primary School and Fortrose Academy, and is the eldest son of Lorna Jamieson and grandson of Bill and Margaret Royan.

John Ross graduated from UHI Inverness College with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering with distinction. He is the son of Hector and Janette Ross, Saltburn, and a former pupil of Invergordon Academy. John is currently studying for a professional graduate diploma in secondary education technology at Aberdeen University.

Dyzelle Sutherland from Fearn graduated Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Classical Music from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow.

Emma Jayne Scanlan, former pupil of Invergordon Academy, graduated with a BA (Hons, First Class) in Bisiness Studies from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.

Stewart Scott, Seaview, Crosshouse Croft, Barbaraville, a former pupil of Invergordon Academy, graduated BSc Honours in Physiology and Sport Science from Glasgow University.