Richard Thompson graduated BA with first class honours in product design from Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design in London. Richard is the grandson of Maimie and the late Desmond Thompson, Culrain, and Rae and Janet Davie, Rogart.
Sarah Richardson graduated Bachelor of Music with Honours from Edinburgh University. Sarah is the daughter of David and Deborah Richardson of Clashmore, Dornoch, and attended Dornoch Academy. She is about to start a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) course at Edinburgh University's Moray House School of Education.
Teedah Saratoon graduated Master of Mathematics with first class honours from the University of Reading. She was also awarded the Cowan-Burns prize for outstanding achievement. Teedah is the great-granddaughter of the late Hugh and Jean MacNeil of Lairg, granddaughter of Jack and Margaret MacNeil, and daughter of Frances, formerly of Lairg now in Peterborough. Teedah will continue studying for her PhD in Medical Physics in the department of medical physics and bioengineering at University College London.
Emma Sutherland, the daughter of Charlie and Mary Sutherland, Inverness, and granddaughter of John and Elizabeth Mackay, Ferry Road, Golspie, graduated from Glasgow University with an MA (Social Science) in Psychology with honours.
Louise Stevenson (Invershin) graduated from the University of Stirling with a Diploma in Higher Education (Nursing). She is a former pupil of Lairg Primary School and Golspie High School and works as a nurse at the Meallmore Nursing Home, near Inverness.
Lynne Ross, Brora, daughter of John and Elizabeth Ross, graduated from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, with a B Ed (Hons) in Primary Education. Lynne will undertake her probationary year in Smithton Primary School, Inverness, where she will be teaching a P6/7 class.
Jennifer Stewart, Golspie, daughter of Larry Stewart and the late Bonnie Stewart, grand-daughter of Charles and Patsy Stewart, Fountain Road, graduated with MA Hons in Accountancy and Business Law from Heriot-Watt University.
Timothy A Raspin, son of Gordon and Brenda Raspin, Golspie, graduated with a BSC Honours degree in Health Science from the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus. Timothy was also awarded the Court Medal.
Andrew Shanks graduated as a Secondary Teacher, Moray House College of Education, Edinburgh University. Andrew, a Maths graduate of Glasgow University, is the son of Phil and Meg Shanks, Brora.
Liam Swanson graduated from St Andrews University with an MA in medieval history. Liam is the son of Duncan Swanson, formerly of Dornoch, now living in Edinburgh. He is also the grandson of Bill Swanson, Bishopfield Road, Dornoch.
Darryl Urquhart, 7 Millicent Avenue, Golspie, graduated first class MA (Hons) in Accountancy and Finance from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Darryl was educated at Golspie Primary School and Golspie High School.
Aimie Thompson graduated with an HND in Sports Therapy from Glasgow College of Commerce. Aimie is the granddaughter of Maimie and the late Desmond Thompson, Culrain and Janet and Rae Davie, Rogart. Aimie is currently in her second year of study at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Carol Ross, Dornoch, graduated from the University of Stirling with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (Mental Health). She is the daughter of Davie and Wilma Ross, Tain.
Rachel-Ann Urquhart, former pupil of the Inverness Gaelic school Bun-sgoil a'Mheadhain and Millburn Academy, Inverness, graduated with a diploma in Gaelic from Sabhal mor Ostaig, Skye. She is the granddaughter of Ishbel and Donald Urquhart, Golspie.
Fiona Sutherland, of Croick, Strath Halladale, graduated from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, with a BSc in Podiatry. Fiona, a former pupil of Kinbrace primary and Golspie High School, is currently working in a private practice in Edinburgh and with Boroughmuir RFC. She is the youngest daughter of Margaret and the late David Sutherland.
Kirsti Sutherland, Dalchalm, Brora, graduated BA (Hons) in Marketing with Media from Glasgow Caledonian University. She now works for the National Australia Group in Glasgow.
Shazia Sarwar graduated BSc (Hons) in diagnostic imaging science from Glasgow Caledonian University. She is the youngest daughter of Ghulam and Naseem Sarwar, Ben Bhraggie Drive, Golspie, and the granddaughter of the late Bashir Ahmed, Dempster Street, Wick. A former pupil of Golspie Primary and High Schools, Shazia is currently working as a radiographer in the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow.
Steven Sutherland graduated BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. Steven, son of Robert and Jane Sutherland, Brora, is the grandson of Eliza and the late Romey Macleod, Culkein, Stoer, and the late Willie and Margaret Sutherland, Brora.
Gillian Smith, Dornoch, former pupil of Charleston Academy and Tain Royal Academy, graduated Bachelor of Law with Honours from the University of Edinburgh.
Aleta Shaw graduated Bachelor of Education with first class honours from the University of the West of Scotland, Ayr campus. Aleta is the daughter of Joey and John Duncan, Tarbat Crescent, Brora.
Robert Smith graduated BSc in Computer Science from Stirling University. A former pupil of Golspie High School, Robert is the son of Carolyn and Garry Smith of Helmsdale.
Lisa Thomson of Ardgay graduated BA in Child and Youth Studies from Inverness College UHI. Lisa is the daughter of Angela Thomson, Ardgay, and the late Michael Thomson, Kinlochbervie. She is now pursuing a postgraduate course through Strathclyde University to gain a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary).
Louise Skinner of Lairg graduated from Inverness College with an HND in Beauty Therapy. The daughter of Sandy and Sheena Skinner, Louise is a former pupil of Golspie High School.
Corinne Smith of Golspie graduated from Inverness College with an HNC in Early Education and Childcare. The daughter of Richard and Shirley Smith, Corinne is a former pupil of Golspie High School.
Andrew Sutherland, 2 Seaforth Road, Golspie, graduated BSc in Combined Studies (Mechanical Engineering and Management) from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. A former pupil of Golspie High School, Andrew is the son of Donald and Marion Sutherland, and the grandson of Helen and the late Donnie Sutherland, and Sandy and Isobel Mackay, all Golspie.
Craig Smith graduated MA (Hons) in History and Celtic Civilisation from Aberdeen University. A former pupil of Dornoch Academy, Craig is the son of Evelyn and Russell Smith, the grandson of the late Megan and Tam Walker, and the nephew of the late Bert Skene, Airdens, Bonar Bridge.
Elaine K Sutherland graduated MB ChB from the University of Aberdeen. Elaine is the daughter of Stan and Kathleen Sutherland, Rowan Avenue, Dornoch, and is a former pupil of Dornoch Primary School and Tain Royal Academy. She is working as a junior doctor at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Tanya Maree Smith graduated MA (Hons) in foreign languages and the teaching of English to speakers of other languages, from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh. Tanya is the granddaughter of Pearl and Kenny John Macleod, Strathan, Lochinver.
Andrew Sutton, Torastan, Kirkibol, Tongue, graduated from Strathclyde and Glasgow Universities BSc in Nautical Science. He has now qualified as Officer of the Watch and will shortly join the MV Nedlloyd Drake as 3rd Officer Navigating. Andrew is a former pupil of Tongue Primary School and Farr High School.
Ashley Thomson, Arabella, Easter Ross, graduated Bachelor of Nursing from Stirling University. The youngest daughter of Margaret Thomson, Camore, Ashley is a staff nurse at the Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie.
Liz Rapson, a former pupil at Brora Primary and Golspie High Schools, garduated with distinction in BSc Complementary Therapies (Reflexology) from Napier University, Edinburgh, where she also won the Heather Wilson prize for outstanding effort. Liz is the eldest daughter of Stanley and Tina Ross, Brora.
Morag Thomson graduated BEd (Hons) in Primary Education from Aberdeen University. She is the grand-daughter of Mary and the late Murdo MacLeod, Blairmore, Kinlochbervie.
Isla Ross of Bonar Bridge received her Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Edinburgh. She begins her teaching career in Edinburgh shortly.
Bryan James Ross graduated BSc Hons in Product Design and Innovation from Strathclyde University. He is the son of Jeanann Stewart, 18 Oakwood Place, Ardgay.
Catherine Mary Scott graduated BA (Hons) in Geography from the University of Strathclyde and will soon start a Post Graduate Diploma in Education at Jordanhill. She is the youngest daughter of Tom and Moira Scott, Smithy House, Golspie.
Cherith Sutton of Tongue, a former pupil of Farr High School, graduated BSc (Hons) in Medical Science from St Andrews University. She is now embarking on a further three years of study at the University of Manchester to complete her MBChB degree. Cherith will start her course in Manchester with a spell of clinical training at the Royal Preston Hospital, Lancashire, beginning in September.
Joanne Sutherland of Brora graduated with an HNC in professional cookery from the North Highland College in Dornoch, where she is now employed in the hospitality department.
Ross Sutherland graduated Master of Architecture from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Ross is the son of Don and Jan Sutherland, Tarves, Aberdeenshire, and grandson of Arra Innes, Helmsdale, and Rena Sutherland, Brora.
Thomas Urquhart graduated BA (Hons) in Business Management and Human Resources from Stirling University. Thomas is the son of Tommy and Debbie Urquhart, Invermess, and grandson of the late Tom and Chrissie Urquhart, Brora.
Shira Rowantree graduated BA (Hons) in Social Sciences with Economics and Politics from Glasgow Caledonian University. A former pupil of Golspie High School, Shira is the daughter of Robbie and Jeanne Rowantree, Gordonbush, Brora.
Helen Templeton, Badnaban, Lochinver, graduated Bed (Hons) in Physical Education from Moray House, Edinburgh University. A former pupil of Lochinver Primary School and Ullapool High School, Helen is currently teaching in her probationary year at Liberton High School, Edinburgh.
Suzie Sutherland, youngest daughter of Derek and Shona Sutherland, Dornoch, graduated BA (Hons) in Accountancy from Glasgow Caledonian University. She will soon take up a post at the Royal Bank of Scotland, Edinburgh.
Heather Ramsey, younger daughter of Alan and Christeen Ramsey, Dornoch, graduated BVMS, MRCVS with Merit from Glasgow University. A former pupil of Golspie High School, Heather is now working in a veterinary practice in Orkney.
Isla Ross graduated BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport and Exercise Science from Edinburgh University. Isla the daughter of Alastair and Irene Ross, Bonar Bridge is now undertaking a post-graduate teaching course.
Debbie Sinclair, daughter of Robert and Diane Sinclair, Ardgay, former pupil of Gledfield Primary school, Ardgay, and Dornoch Academy, graduated BSc (Hons) in Nursing from the University of Abertay in Dundee. Debbie is currently working as a staff nurse in Perth Royal Infirmary.
Rebecca Sutherland graduated with distinction with a Diploma in Adult Nursing from Kingston University, London. Rebecca is the daughter of William and Judi Sutherland, Embo Street, and granddaughter of Mrs M Alford and Mrs A Sutherland, Dornoch.
Sandie Scott, Rowan Crescent, Dornoch, graduated with honours in Classics from Glasgow University. She is the daughter of James A Scott, Aberdeen and Isobel Bruce, Dornoch, and granddaughter of the late William May, former Classics master and head teacher of Dornoch Academy.
