Ryan McGregor, a former Milne's High School pupil, graduated from Aberdeen's Robert Gordon University, Bachelor of Arts (hons) social work. Ryan is now working for Aberdeenshire Council.
Shona MacKenzie, daughter of Donald and Helen, Pilmuir Road, Forres, graduated BA (first class hons) management from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Shona is a former Forres Academy pupil.
Yvonne McLean, 96 Duncan Drive, Elgin, graduated from Aberdeen University, BSc (hons) conservation biology. Yvonne, a former Elgin Academy pupil, is hoping to become a field guide in Africa.
Freya McKenzie, Stonecross Crescent, Elgin, a former Elgin High School pupil, graduated from Aberdeen University with a postgraduate diploma in education. Freya, daughter of Sandra Gill and Gavin Mckenzie, is about to start teaching at Crossroads Primary School.
Niall McPherson, Cockmuir House, Longmorn, Elgin, graduated BSc mathematical physics (first class hons) from Edinburgh University. Niall is a former pupil of Gordonstoun School.
Stuart MacKenzie, Blackburn, Orbliston, graduated from Aberdeen University, PhD history. Stuart, who taught in Moray College for more than 20 years and was a Church of Scotland reader for almost 25 years, finds that retirement gives him no time for gainful employment.
Scott McBey, Garmouth, a former Milne's High School pupil, graduated from the University of Glasgow, MEng (hons) mechanical design engineering. Scott is now employed by Score (Europe) Ltd, Peterhead and undertaking a programme to become chartered.
Donna McVey, a former Elgin Academy pupil, graduated from Jordanhill College, University of Strathclyde, BEd (hons) primary education. Donna now lives in Kilmarnock.
Joanne McCandlish, 26 Fife Street, Dufftown, graduated BA (hons) in international business and modern languages from Strathclyde University. Joanne is a former pupil of Speyside High School.
Kevin McGhee, 69 Duncan Drive, Elgin, graduated BSc (hons) forensic science from The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. Kevin, a former Elgin Academy pupil, also received the Doris Isle prize for best court room performance.
Jonathan McAllister, 3 McPherson Street, Hopeman, graduated from Aberdeen University with an honours degree in conservation biology. Jonathan, a former Elgin Academy pupil, is the son of Elizabeth and Kevin Grey.
Kerri Mackay, Mosstodloch, graduated from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, occupational therapy (first class honours). Kerri is now working at Royal Cornhill Hospital, Aberdeen. Pic: Capture Photography
Craig MacDonald, 102 Robertson Drive, Elgin, graduated BMus (hons) from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow. Craig, a former Elgin High School pupil, is continuing his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London.
Christopher McHardy, 93 Castlehill Road, Fochabers, a former Milne's High School pupil, graduated from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, BA publishing with journalism (first class hons).
Ellen Mackay, 21 Reidhaven Street, Elgin, a former Elgin Academy pupil, graduated from Edinburgh University with a postgraduate diploma in legal practice.
Stewart Macdonald, Skerryview, Dunbar Street, Lossiemouth, graduated Master of Business Administration from the Open University. Stewart is a former business studies graduate of Dublin City University.
Michael MacGregor, 2 West End Drive, Lossiemouth, graduated Bachelor of Education (hons) physical education. Michael, a former Milne's High School (Fochabers) pupil, will shortly start his teaching career at Elgin Academy.
Dawn McKenzie, 80/82 New Street, Rothes, a former Speyside High School pupil, graduated BSc (hons) in dietetics and nutrition from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.
David McBey, son of Malcolm and Thelma, 12 Garmouth Road, Mosstodloch, graduated MA (hons) in sociology from the University of Aberdeen. David, a former Milne’s High School pupil, is continuing his studies in social research.
Natalie MacDonald, daughter of Iain and Lynda, graduated from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University, BA accounting and finance. Former Elgin High School pupil Natalie is now working with a chartered accountants company in Elgin.
Gary McDowell, 92 Springfield Road, New Elgin, graduated from Cambridge University, BA MSc chemistry. Former Elgin Academy pupil Gary is continuing at Cambridge to study for a PhD oncology.
David McCreadie, 10 Main Street, Elgin, a former Elgin Academy pupil, graduated from Glasgow University with an honours degree in philosophy and sociology.
Craig MacKay, son of Sandra and Donnie, Stripeside Cottage, Grange, Keith, graduated from Aberdeen University, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with commendation. Craig is a former pupil of Keith Grammar School.
Samuel MacPhee, 5 Clarkly Hill, Burghead, graduated from Stirling University, Highland Campus, with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (learning disabilities). Samuel is now working as a staff nurse with NHS Grampian.
Lynn McKnockiter, 23 Hopeman Road, Duffus, graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. Lynn is a past pupil of Lossiemouth High School.
Kirsty MacDonald, daughter of Colin and Aileen, Mossmill Park, Mosstodloch, has graduated from the University of Dundee, Duncan of Jordanstone, BDES (Hons) MISTD Graphic Design. Kirsty is a former Milne’s High School pupil.
Rosemary MacKenzie, daughter of George and Helen, 136 High Street, Aberlour, graduated from Dundee’s Abertay University BSc (Hons) Forensic Sciences. Rosemary is a former Speyside High School pupil.
Vicky MacDonald 71 Marleon Field, Elgin, graduated BEd Primary from Aberdeen University. Vicky, a former Elgin Academy pupil, has taken up a teaching post at Milne’s Primary School, Fochabers.