Andrew Munro from Kinlochbervie was awarded a Masters degree in environmental protection and management by Edinburgh University.

Alison Liddell of Invershin graduated with distinction BSc in Cancer and Palliative Care from Napier University in Edinburgh. A mother of five, Alison is Macmillan clinical nurse specialist for North and West Sutherland.

Tristram Lansley of Durness graduated BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Napier University in Edinburgh. The eldest son of Gwen and Ronnie Lansley, Sangomore Headland, Tristram (23) attended Durness Primary School and Kinlochbervie High School before going on to study in Edinburgh. He has just started work with Biwater’s consultancy services, who specialise in water asset management across the globe. Tristram is based in Hamilton near Glasgow.

Claire Louise Moffat graduated from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, BSc (Hons) in Nursing. She is the daughter of Robert and Jennifer Moffat, The Craigs, Ardgay. She is currently working in the Renal Dialysis Unit in Aberdeen.

Lorna Maitland graduated BSc (Hons) in Public Health Nutrition from Queen Margaret University College, Edinburgh. She is the grand-daughter of Jim and Cathie Ross, Inchard House, Rhiconich.

Carolyn Low graduated with honours in Virology from Glasgow University. She is the daughter of Valerie and Alistair Low, Edinburgh, and great-granddaughter of the late Ian and Willie Gunn, Lamigo, Skerray.

Claire Luisa Manson graduated MA (Hons) in Geography from Aberdeen University. Claire is the granddaughter of Sheena and George Manson, Brora, and of Mary and Bobby McCulloch, Golspie. A former pupil of Viewlands Primary School and Perth Academy, she is now going on to do a PhD at Edinburgh University.

Karen Levey graduated MB, ChB from Edinburgh University. Karen is the daughter of John Levey, Cheshire, and Heather Grant, Rearquhar, Dornoch, and the grand-daughter of Glen Grant, Dornoch. Karen is currently working in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Andrew S Munro graduated with honours in Rural Resource Management from Edinburgh University. He is the eldest son of Stuart and Margaret Munro, Oldshoremore, Kinlochbervie.

Ian Moffat of Camore, Dornoch, graduated with honours in civil engineering from Glasgow Caledonian University. Ian is the son of John Moffat, Pitgrudy, and Susan Moffat, Aviemore. He is the grandson of James and Katie Moffat, Croick, and of Jean Mezzetti and the late Murdo Matheson, Clashmugach. Ian is grateful to Edward Mackay Ltd for their support throughout his degree, and is now employed by Edward Mackay Energy.

Maureen Mason (nee Raffan), originally from Gartymore, Helmsdale, graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Dundee University.