A golden day in Highlands for Duke of Edinburgh awards youngsters
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Highland Council has marked the achievements of 18 youngsters who have gained their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
The young people were invited to attend the council event along with their family members and were presented with their awards by Highland Council convener Bill Lobban.
Those who attended the ceremony were part of a wider group of 57 participants from the Highland Council area who gained their Gold Award during the past 12 months.
Councillor Lobban said: “Our congratulations to all the young people who have received their Gold awards.
"Hearing about their choice of expeditions, skills, physical challenges and the community volunteering activities they have taken part in has been truly inspiring.
"I hope that they all take these experiences with them into adulthood and continue to contribute to their local communities wherever they live in the future.”
Ramsay Aitken Young, of High Life Highland who administers the award on behalf of the council, introduced the participants and invited them to receive their Gold Badge or Brooch from Councillor Lobban.
They included Grantown pupils Joanna Crane and Katrina McGougan and other students from Culloden, Dornoch, Gairloch, Inverness Royal Academy and Milburn Academy (both in Inverness) and Nairn.
High Life Highland chief Ian Murray said: “We are delighted to be involved in supporting the delivery of Duke of Edinburgh’s awards in Highland.
"To achieve a Gold Award takes a lot of hard work, time and commitment and the skills learned can help Highland young people with future employment and educational opportunities.”
