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Gallery: Nescol students return to Fraserburgh campus to celebrate graduations

More than 50 north-east students graduated during this morning's ceremony.

A day of celebration. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
A day of celebration. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

The achievements of more than 50 students have been celebrated at a graduation ceremony in Fraserburgh.

North East Scotland College’s (Nescol) graduation season kicked off at its campus in the town this morning.

More than 50 students took to the stage to mark the end of their studies across a range of subjects and specialties.

Today, these included childhood practice, engineering practice, mechanical engineering and accounting.

Nescol principal Neil Cowie said there was a “wonderful sense of community spirit” at the ceremony.

He added: “What each student has in common is the dedication, knowledge and skill demonstrated to reach this point.

“Graduation is always a moment in which to reflect on the accomplishments up to this point – but more than anything it is about looking forward to a bright and rewarding future for our graduates.”

Two further Nescol graduation events will take place at the Music Hall in Aberdeen on October 1.

Our photographer Darrell Benns was in Fraserburgh today to capture all the best moments from the first graduation ceremony. 

North East Scotland College Graduations. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
People gathering before the ceremony. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Graduation celebrations begin. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
A bagpiper performed. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Host Fiona Stalker. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Family and friends captured the day. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Jasmine Macintosh performing at the graduation ceremony. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
More than 50 students took to the stage to mark the end of their studies. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Family and friends captured the day. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Some graduates smile for the camera. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
A congratulatory handshake. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
All smiles on stage. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
A group of graduates pose for a photo. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Family and friends captured the day. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Graduating courses included childhood practice, engineering practice, mechanical engineering and accounting. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
People in the crowd eagerly wait to see their graduate. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
A graduate makes their way through the crowd. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
A happy day for all. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
The graduation ceremony. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Graduates seen enjoying their day. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Shania Thom going to collect her award. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
Logan Skene receiving the SQA award. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson
A group photo to remember the day. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

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