Meet the women who want Sutherland to take off
By Ali Morrison
Published: 07:00, 08 March 2021
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It is International Womenâs Day today (Monday, March 8) - a day designated to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
To mark the day, the Northern Times features here a team of north Sutherland women crofters who are working together to improve opportunities for communities in the area.
They are the women who lead Melness Croftersâ Estate (MCE) - chairwoman Dorothy Pritchard; secretary Wilma Robertson; directors Karen Kelly and Kirsteen Mackay.