Claire MacDonald, formerly of the Doll, Brora, graduated BA in Human Resource Management from the University of the West of Scotland. A former pupil of Brora Primary School and Millburn Academy, Inverness, Claire is the younger daughter of Ronnie and Gillian MacDonald. She is the granddaughter of Cathy and the late Murdo MacDonald, Peffrey Road, Dingwall and Ian and Pat MacLeod of Resaurie, Inverness.
Euan MacRae graduated from the University of London with a MEng (First Class Honours) in Electronic Engineering. He also had the additional distinction of winning the Principal's Award for Academic Excellence. Euan is the younger son of Eddie and Kathleen MacRae. Eddie comes from Brora and Kathleen (nee Murray) from Helmsdale. Euan's granny, Polly, still lives in Helmsdale and his late uncle was Hector MacRae of Scottish Dance Band fame, who will have been seen and heard by many readers in the 1970s and 80s.
John Alexander Macdonald graduated BA Hons in Economics from the University of Stirling. John is the son of the Rev Donald and Mairi Ann Macdonald, FP Manse, Bayhead, North Uist, and grandson of the late Alexander and Margaret Macdonald, Scourie and Stoer, and John Norman and Chirsty Jessie Morrison, Bayhead, Lingerbay, Harris.
Jenna Macrae graduated from University of Stirling with a BSc in Mental Health Nursing. Jenna is the daughter of Don and Donna Macrae, formerly of Brora, and granddaughter of Donnie and Jenny Macrae and Neil and Joan Macbeath, all Brora. Jenna is now working at New Craigs, Inverness.
Judith MacDougall graduated in Orthodontic Therapy from Warwick University and is now working in orthodontic practices in Taunton and Bristol. Judith lives in Somerset with husband, Ian, son, Chris, and daughter, Hannah. She is the eldest daughter of W A and Cath Sutherland, Rose Cottage, Lady's Loch, Brora.
Jenny MacDonald, daughter of Fiona and Roderick MacDonald, Golspie, graduated Bsc (Hons) in Nursing from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Jenny, a former pupil of Golspie High School, is currently working as a Staff Nurse in the Dialysis Unit at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Lisa Mackenzie graduated from University of Stirling with a BA in Adult Nursing. Lisa is the daughter of Elaine Leitch and John Mackenzie, granddaughter of the late Lachie and Mary Leitch and Bob and Nan Mackenzie, Golspie. Lisa has taken up a full time post in the Lawson Hospital.
Carolyn Maclean, a former pupil of Dornoch Academy, graduated from Glasgow College of Nautical Studies with an HND in Sports Coaching with development. She was also awarded the Tunnocks Trophy after being nominated Sports Person of the Year, plus she was given the overall course prize for best student. She is the daughter of Duncan and Ina Maclean, Elizabeth Crescent, Dornoch, who own the local hardware store W A Macdonald.
Shelly Mackay, former pupil of Helmsdale Primary and Golspie High School, graduated from the UHI Millennium Institute with a BA in Child and Youth Studies.
Kirsteen Mackintosh graduated HNC in Equine Studies from North Highland College. Kirsteen is the daughter of Margaret and Leslie Mackintosh, Doll, Brora, and grand-daughter of Lily and Sandy Mackintosh, Brora, and Helen and the late Markie Mackay, Brora.
Yvonne Mackay graduated in Veterinary Nursing through the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, London. Yvonne is the daughter of Allan and Diane Mackay, Doll, Brora. Yvonne is now working for Crown Vets in Inverness.
Pippa McCall graduated BA with first class honours in Tourism and Management from Nottingham and Trent University. Pippa is the daughter of Malcolm and Sally McCall, Inverbrora Farm, Brora.
Leah Mackay, Conon Bridge, graduated from Heriot-Watt University Galashiels BSc Hons in Textiles and Fashion Design Management. Leah is the grand-daughter of Polly and the late Geordie Murray, Helmsdale and Willie Robert and the late Effie Mackay, Helmsdale.
Yvonne Macleod graduated diploma in Adult Nursing from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. A former pupil of Lairg Primary and Golspie High School, Yvonne is the eldest daughter of Ivan and Morven Macleod, Lairg. She is currently awaiting a start date at Scarborough Hospital, North Yorkshire.
Morag Mackay graduated BA with Distinction in Adult Nursing from Edinburgh Napier University. A former pupil of Golspie Primary and High Schools, she is the eldest daughter of Robert and Marion Mackay, Ferry Road, Golspie. Morag is now employed at the Western General Hospital Neurology Department in Edinburgh.
Lee Mackay of Melvich graduated MSc in Chemical Engineering with Oil and Gas Technology from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. A former pupil of Melvich Primary and Farr High School, Lee is the son of Cathel and Lynda Mackay and grandson of David and Lal O'Brien and Netta Mackay. In September Lee begins his career as a process engineer with BP in London.
Margaret J Macdonald graduated MA Hons (2.1) in Business Studies and Accounting from Edinburgh University. Margaret is the daughter of the Rev Donald and Mairi Ann Macdonald, FP Manse, Bayhead, North Uist, and granddaughter of the late Alexander and Margaret Macdonald, Scourie and Stoer She takes up employment with KPMG in Edinburgh.
Neil Mackay graduated BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Neil is the son of Karen Mackay, Silloth, Cumbria, and David Mackay, Brora. He is the grandson of Isabel and William Sutherland, Main Street, Golspie, and of Neil and the late Julie Mackay, Doll, Brora.
Yvonne MacInnes graduated Master of Pharmacy with Distinction from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Yvonne is a former pupil of Scourie Primary and Kinlochbervie High School. She is the youngest daughter of Robert and Lorna MacInnes, Scourie.
James Mackay graduated BSc in General Engineering (Civil Engineering) from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. A former pupil of Golspie Primary and Golspie High School, James (21) is the youngest son of Linda and the late Jim Mackay and grandson of the late Nan and Donald Mackay of Rogart and Golspie. Linda is a community staff nurse in Tain. Before going off to university, James had an after-school job with the Northern Times. He is currently in a summer job with the Highland Council roads department at Drummuie.
Eleanor Mackay graduated BA (Hons) in Natural Sciences from Pembroke College, Cambridge. Now working with Sky News, Eleanor is the daughter of Shirley and the late James Mackay, Guildford, Surrey, and granddaughter of the late Thomas and Eleanor Mackay, Ben-Aigen, Helmsdale.
Tanya Mackay graduated BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Abertay. Tanya is the daughter of Robert and Jacky Mackay, 12 Aignish Point, Isle of Lewis, and granddaughter of Anne and the late George Sutherland (Hardie), Helmsdale, and of Rena and the late Donnie Mackay, Strathnaver.
Lorna Maclennan of Airdens, Bonar Bridge, graduated from Inverness College with an HND in beauty therapy. Lorna is the daughter of Lorna and the late Cathel Maclennan, and granddaughter of Dinah and the late Eachen Calder, Portgower.
Edward Macleod graduated from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with distinction in quantity surveying and received the Hays Prize for best academic performance. The son of Emma and Munro Macleod and a former pupil of Golspie High School, Edward is now a consultant for Systech International in the Asia Pacific region and living in Singapore.
Isla Macleod BSc graduated from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, with a bachelor's degree in adult nursing. Isla is the eldest daughter of Sandy and Audrey Macleod, Scourie. She is now working as a staff nurse in Aberdeen.
Zoe Mackay graduated from the North Highland College with an HNC in Equine Studies. A former pupil of Invergordon Academy, Zoe is the granddaughter of Alex and Maureen Davidson, Kincraig Farm, Invergordon, and Dougie and Irene Mackay, Craig Crescent, Tain.
Amanda MacDonald graduated BSc in Adult Nursing from the University of Stirling. Amanda is a former pupil of Tain Royal Academy and the eldest daughter of Carol and David MacDonald, Torlean Croft, Lamington, Kildary.
Lorna Mackay, 4 Fleet Terrace, Rogart, graduated BA (Hons) in Law and Management from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. Lorna is the daughter of Monica Maclean and the late Hugh Mackay, Rogart.
Matthew Maclean graduated BSc (Hons) in Computer Management and Design from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Matthew is the son of George and Joyce Maclean, Ardvoan, Lonemore, Dornoch.
Michelle MacDonald graduated MA (Hons) in English from the University of Dundee. A former pupil of Farr High School, Michelle is the eldest daughter of Annette and Bobby MacDonald, 3 Mackenzie Crescent, Bettyhill.
Sally Macaskill graduated MA (Hons) in History from Glasgow University. A former pupil and past captain of Tain Royal Academy, Sally is the daughter of Derick and Morag Macaskill, formerly of Fleuchary, Dornoch, now of Fort William, and granddaughter of the Very Rev Dr James Simpson, former minister of Dornoch Cathedral.
Christopher Mackenzie graduated BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Napier University in Edinburgh. He is the son of Sandra and Murdo Mackenzie, Rogart.
Jillian MacDonald graduated BSc in Adult Nursing from Stirling University. A former pupil of Tain Royal Academy, Jillian is now working in the Lawson Memorial Hospital in Golspie. She is the daughter of David and Carol MacDonald, Lamington, Kildary.
Audrey MacLennan of Airdens, Bonar Bridge, graduated from Salisbury College in Wiltshire with an HND in Business Management. Audrey is the daughter of Lorna and the late Cathel MacLennan, and granddaughter of Dinah and the late Eachen Calder, Portgower. She is currently serving with the 4th Logistic Support Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, in Oxfordshire.
Ruth Mackay of Conon Bridge graduated BEd (Hons) in Primary Education from Aberdeen University. Ruth is the eldest grandchild of Polly and the late Geordie Murray of Helmsdale, and Willie Robert and the late Effie Mackay, also Helmsdale.
Tom Mackintosh graduated BSc in Biomedical Science from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. A former pupil of Dornoch Academy, Tom is the son of Jock and Elaine Mackintosh, Embo Mains.
Janice MacRae graduated BSc in Cancer and Palliative Care from Napier University in Edinburgh. She is a member of the East Sutherland community nursing team and works in the Brora and Helmsdale areas.
Neil McLaughlin, the son of Graeme and Kathleen McLaughlin, Golspie, graduated BSc (Hons) in architecture from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Neil will continue his studies with a postgraduate course.
Mark MacBeath graduated BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. A grandson of Janet and the late James Landles, and a former pupil of Golspie High School, Mark is now employed with Subsea 7 in Aberdeen.
Andrew Mackay, a former pupil of Farr High School, graduated BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. He is the son of Rosemary Mackay, 2 Gordon Terrace, Bettyhill.
Barbara C Macleod graduated Bachelor of Design (Hons) from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee. A former pupil of Lochinver Primary and Ullapool High School, Barbara is the daughter of Donald and Jean Macleod, 40 Strathan, Lochinver.
Jan Maclean graduated BA (Hons) in Business Studies from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. A former pupil of Rosehall Primary School and Golspie High School, Jan is the eldest daughter of Donald and Mairi Maclean, Invershin, and granddaughter of Janet Maclean, North Kessock.
Eilidh Macrae graduated BA (Hons) in Nursing Studies from Glasgow Caledonian University. Eilidh is the youngest daughter of Hamish and Eileen Macrae, Dornoch.
Julie Macdonald graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Office Administration and Information Technology from Aberdeen College. Julie is the daughter of Willie and Pamela Macdonald, West Clyne, Brora, and granddaughter of Neville and Sylvia Gazey, Brora. She is currently employed with Eagle Consulting in Inverness.
Alexandra MacAskill, daughter of Alastair MacAskill of 35 Strathan, Lochinver, graduated PhD in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science from the University of Manchester.
Amy Mackay of Fasgadh, Scourie, graduated with an HNC in Hospitality Operations from Inverness College. Amy is a former pupil of Scourie Primary and Kinlochbervie High School and is currently employed in the Mansfield Castle Hotel in Tain.
Ben Macleod of Lochinver has passed out from the Defence School of Health Care Studies at Army Training Regiment Litchfield, after completing three years of study at the University of Central England. Ben, who serves in Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, is the youngest son of Roy and Susan Macleod, Mountview, Lochinver. A former pupil of Ullapool High School, he is now based at Portsmouth Hospital.
Lucy Macdonald graduated in Tourism Management from Caledonian University, Glasgow. She is the daughter of Donnie and Morag Macdonald, The Terrace, Lairg, and grand-daughter of Hugh and the late Irene Macdonald, Gruids, Lairg.
Gary McDonald graduated MA (Hons) in Management Studies and Politics from the University of Aberdeen. He is the son of Ron and Lyn McDonald, Pitmedden, Aberdeenshire, formerly of 10 Market Street, Brora, and a former pupil of Brora Primary and Golspie High School.
Lynn MacRae recently graduated BA Psychology (Hons). She is the daughter of Billy and Sandra Macrae, Ross Street, Golspie and will be working in Easter Ross.
Kim MacGregor graduated BA Business Administration from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Kim is the youngest daughter of Jake and Caroline MacGragor, Syall, Ardgay.
Diane Mackay, graduated with honours in Primary Education from Edinburgh University. Daughter of Janice Mackay, Wick, and George Mackay, Helmsdale, Diane is a former pupil of Wick South Primary School and Wick High School. Diane will be working in Mount Pleasant Primary School, Thurso this year.
Lewis Murray MacKenzie, former pupil of Knockbreck Primary school and Tain Royal Academy, graduated BSc (Hons) in Applied Mathematics from University of Glasgow. Lewis is the youngest son of Richard and Christine MacKenzie and grandson of George and Kay Murray, Rogart, and the late Clair and May MacKenzie, Kinbrace.
Stephen Macdonald, son of John and Gena Macdonald, Little Rogart, Rogart, received his postgraduate diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing from Melbourne University in Australia. Stephen is on the staff of the critical care unit at Epworth Freemasons Hospital, East Melbourne.
