Alasdair Wishart, of 44 Beech Brae, Elgin, graduated BEng (hons) in automotive engineering from Edinburgh’s Heriot Watt University. Alistair, a former Elgin Academy pupil, is currently enjoying a gap year in China, where he is studying Mandarin.

Joni Wilson, 87 Milnefield Avenue, Elgin, a former Elgin High pupil, graduated from Edinburgh’s Napier Unviersity, BSc child heallth (intensive care) with distinction.

Nicola Whyte, 4 Winster Place, Elgin, a former Elgin Academy pupil, graduated from Dundee University, BEd Primary education (first class hons).

Nicola Watson, 110 St Michaels Road, Newtonhill, Stonehaven, a former Milne's High pupil, graduated from Grays School of Art, Aberdeen, with a first class honours Bachelors degree in design for digital media.

Tracey Willetts, 10 Pansport Place, Elgin, graduated BA (open) from the Open University. Tracey, a former Elgin Academy pupil, is the daughter of the late Harold Willetts and Dorothy Legge.

Simon Williamson from Elgin graduated BA (first class honours) in retail management from The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. He achieved this despite having to undertake regular 130-mile round trips to the Garthdee campus from his home on a motorbike “older than most of his classmates!”

Amanda Walker, 10a Abbey Street, Elgin, a former Elgin Academy pupil, graduated MSc (dist) library and information studies from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University.

Morna Young, 'Lothlorien’, St Aethan’s Road, Burghead, a former Elgin Academy pupil, graduated MA in Acting for Screen (distinction) from London’s Central School of Speech and Drama.

Alex West, Riach Cottage, Longmorn, has graduated from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University BSc (hons) computing for internet and multi-media. Alex, a former Elgin High School pupil, is now working in Aberdeen.

Fiona Webster, 49 Land Street, Rothes, graduated from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University BSc (Hons) in biological sciences. Fiona, a former Speyside High School pupil, is now working in Aberdeen.

Gary Watkin, son of Deirdre (Bailies Drive, New Elgin) and Timothy (Dunnet) has graduated from Strathclyde University with First Class Honours in Architectural Studies. Gary will continue studying at Strathclyde University for a Masters Degree in Architecture.

Lindsay Weir, former Forres Academy pupil, graduated BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care from the Open University. Lindsay now works at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

Kirsty Williams, Plewlands Cottages, near Duffus, graduated BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the Open University.