Linsay E. Rhind, a former pupil of Anderson's Primary School and Forres Academy, graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with a BSc with First Class Honours in Physiotherapy. Linsay is the daughter of Ian and Evelyn Rhind, Barwell Road, Forres. She is now working as part of the physiotherapy team at the Ian Charles Hospital, Grantown-on-Spey.

Lyndsay Anne Traynor graduated BSc Hons in optometry from Glasgow Caledonian University. Lyndsay, a former pupil of Anderson's Primary School and Forres Academy, was also awarded the Scottish Committee of Optometrists' best final year student, best student in General Optometric Practice and best student in Speciality Clinics.

Niall Slater, a former Dyke Primary School and Forres Academy pupil, graduated MA (Hons) in English from Aberdeen University. Niall is now studying for an MA in journalism at a London university.

Andrew Reid, son of Joyce and Donnie, 3 Ferryhill, Forres, graduated from Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University, Bachelor of psychiatric nursing. Andrew is a former pupil of Forres Academy.

Mark Rooke, Forres, son of the late Stephen Rooke and Jane Rooke, former Kinloss Primary and Forres Academy pupil, has graduated from Strathclyde University with a BEng (Hons) in Product Design Engineering.

Aaron Schiavone (21), from Rafford, graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a BSc (hons) in geology and petroleum geology. Aaron, who was a pupil at Forres Academy and Anderson’s Primary School, is moving to London to complete his masters degree at the Royal Holloway University.

Alison Ritchie, daughter of Brian and Valerie Ritchie, Drumduan Road, Forres, graduated MA (Hons) in Psychology from Aberdeen University. She is a former pupil of Applegrove Primary School and Forres Academy.