Emma Johnston, formerly of Banff, celebrates her 'A' pass in HNC Early Education and Childcare, gained at Aberdeen College. Emma is working in nurseries throughout Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen city, and now lives in Newmachar.

Rachel Johnstone, from Macduff, gained her SVQ level 2 in hairdressing from Moray College, Elgin. Rachel is now a full-time stylist at the Ishii hairdressing and beauty salon in Macduff.

Colin Gray, from Portsoy, a former Banff Academy pupil, graduated HND in mechanical engineering from the Glasgow School of Nautical Studies, and qualified as Engineer Officer of the Watch with an SVQ level 3 in marine engineering on Maersk tankers as 4th engineer.

Alan John from Banff has graduated B Mus with first class honours from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) in Glasgow. Alan's first instrument is the classical violin, and he goes back to the Academy next year to do postgraduate work in performance. Alan was last in Banff just a month ago, playing in concert with the RSAMD Cairn String Quartet.

Richard Greig, from Portsoy, graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical systems from the Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. Richard, who stays in Wood Street, is now working in Aberdeen with FMC Technologies.

Darren Geddes, Wilson Road, Banff, received an HNC in civil engineering from the University of Dundee.

Arlene Hepburn, Gardenstown, graduated BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Arlene is a former pupil of Bracoden Primary and Banff Academy.