Eilidh Macleod graduated MBChB, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, from the University of Manchester to complete her medical degree. She has also a BSc in Medical Science from the University of St Andrews. Eilidh, from Glassaugh Lodge, Fordyce, is now working at a hospital in Manchester.

Jacqueline McGregor, Alvah, graduated B Ed (Hons) in Primary Teaching from the University of Aberdeen. The former pupil of Banff Primary is now on the other side of the teacher’s desk at Pitlochry, Perthshire.

Alanna MacRae, Inverboyndie has completed her MBChB degree at Dundee University, keeping up a family tradition. Her father, Dr Roddy MacRae, is a GP in the Banff and Gamrie medical practice. Alanna is now working at Accident and Emergency at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Marcia Mackie, Banff, is now teaching in Huntly after graduating BEd (Hons) in primary teaching from Aberdeen University.

Iain McLardy, Banff, graduated from Aberdeen University with two medical degrees – MBCh.B and a BSc in Medical Science. He is starting his career as a doctor in the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.

Jennifer McKilligan, Nether Backieley, Aberchirder, graduated BSc (Honours) in Animal Science from the University of Aberdeen. She is now working at the Rural Affairs Department in Thainstone as an agricultural officer.

Lyn McKay, Campbell Street, Banff, graduated BA in Sport and Physical Activity from the University of Strathclyde. Lyn (21), who worked at Princess Royal in Banff on the children’s summer activity programmes, is now employed as a children’s instructor and gym instructor at the David Lloyd racquet sports and fitness complex in Aberdeen.