Graduation
Our 2025 Graduation will take place on Friday 26 September, at The Queen's Hall Dunoon.
The ceremony recognises the achievements of UHI Argyll’s Modern Apprentices, Further Education and Higher Education students, as well as those receiving Degrees and Post Graduate Qualifications from the University of the Highlands and Islands.
If you are planning on joining us to celebrate your achievements, please ensure you complete the registration form below.
Timings for the day are as follows:
- 11.00AM Registration and Gowning opens
- 1.30PM Registration and Gowning closes
- 2.00PM Ceremony begins
- 3.30PM Ceremony closes
- 4.00PM Reception
Registration
Registration
If you are a final year degree student and you expect to qualify, you will be notified by UHI, however it is essential you register directly with us if you wish to attend the Dunoon ceremony even if you have already notified UHI.
Further Education students, HNC and HND students will be emailed invitations and details of the event, but you must still register to attend.
The deadline for registration is Wednesday 17th September 2025
Gown Hire & Academic Dress
Gown Hire & Academic Dress
Higher Education graduands are required to wear a gown and hood, which you can order from our official suppliers Ede and Ravenscroft. It is your responsibility to arrange for the hire of your gown – these will be delivered to Queen's Hall for you to collect on the day of the ceremony.
The online portal for ordering gowns will open soon.
Further Education graduands are not required to wear a gown but are expected to dress appropriately in smart / formal attire.
We ask that all graduands dress formally for the occasion. This could be national dress, dark suit, dark tie, dark skirt or dress, white shirt or blouse (no jeans).
Guest Tickets
Guest Tickets
You are entitled to two complimentary guest tickets when you register for your ceremony. You have the option of requesting up to four additional tickets at the cost of £10 each (subject to availability). Please ensure you select the correct number of tickets when registering for the ceremony.
Special arrangements for guests
If you or your guests have mobility difficulties, or any other disability that might affect your enjoyment of the ceremony, please tell us when you register so that we can reserve appropriate seating for you.
Guest Speaker - Brian Cunningham
Our Guest Speaker for the event this year will be renowned TV gardener Brian Cunningham.
Brian has been the Head Gardener at Scone Palace since 2012, and has worked at some of Scotland’s most prestigious gardens, including the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, St Andrews Botanic Garden, and the Backhouse Rossie Estate near Auchtermuchty. He had an unexpected turn in the spotlight in 2014 when Beechgrove Garden came to film a segment at Scone’s Chilli Festival. During the visit, presenter Carole Baxter roped him into a chilli-eating contest—and he’s been a regular face on the show ever since!
Today, Brian leads the ongoing transformation of Scone’s historic walled garden. From formal borders and neatly clipped topiary to blossoming orchards, cut flower beds, and a thriving plant nursery, his work blends tradition with creativity. He’s also passionate about opening the gardens up to the wider community—running practical classes, hands-on workshops, and creating spaces where people can learn, connect, and enjoy locally grown produce.
