Gemma Boddie, eldest daughter of Willie and Yvonne, Macduff, graduated as a Bachelor of Laws from Aberdeen University. The former Banff Academy pupil returns to Aberdeen University in September to continue with her studies, before beginning work as a trainee solicitor at Walter Gerrard and Co, Macduff.

Kate Cameron, a former Banff Academy pupil, graduated B Sc (Hons) in biological sciences from the University of Edinburgh. Kate is currently living and working in Edinburgh.

Christine Allan, Portsoy, graduated BTech.Ed. (with Merit in Teaching) at the University of Glasgow. She comes north after the school holidays to the Gordon Schools in Huntly to take up a temporary teaching post in the school’s technology department.

Stephen Allan, Portsoy, graduated M.Eng in computer and electronic systems (with distinction) from the University of Strathclyde. During the course, he won prizes for the best fourth year telecommunications project and the best fifth year group project. He also won the fifth year prize for academic achievement and services to the M.Eng degree programme. Stephen goes to London in September to work with BP. He is a former pupil of Banff Academy.

Anne-Marie Alexander, from Banff, a former Banff Academy pupil, graduated from the University of Glasgow with a BSc (Honours) in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, and is about to start a PhD in nitrate chemistry at the university.

Barry Bertram has qualified with an HND in mechanical engineering from Aberdeen College. Barry, from Banff, is working as a structural engineer with the Wood Group in Aberdeen.

Morag-Louise Alexander, Addison Crescent, Banff, has graduated BSc (Hons) in physiotherapy from the Robert Gordon University. Morag-Louise intends to undertake an MSc in pain management next year. The former Banff Primary and Banff Academy pupil is currently working as a hydrotherapist in Nairn

Shona Cameron, Banff, graduated with an MA Honours degree in Fine Art from the University of Edinburgh. The former pupil of Banff Primary and Banff Academy is now working in the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh, and intends travelling and working abroad next year.

Neil Anderson has graduated MBChB from Manchester University. The former pupil did the first three years of his degree at St Andrews. He has now started work in the accident and emergency department of the Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Alana Cheyne, former pupil of Macduff Primary and Banff Academy, graduated with Honours in Accounts and Finance from the University of Aberdeen.

Carlene Cormack, Banff, graduated from Aberdeen University with an MA honours degree in Politics and International Relations. Carlene continues her studies next year to become a teacher.

Alistair Clark, son of former Banff woman Jeannie Craig (née Masson) graduated PhD in Politics and International Relations from Aberdeen University. He now works at Birmingham University as a research associate. Mr Clark’s late grandparents, John and Agnes Masson, lived in Windy Brae, and he has an uncle, Brian, who stays in Banff.