Motion · S5M-23990 · 27 Jan 2021

Sutherland Crofter Wins Young Crofter of the Year

Lodged by Gail Ross Standard Motion 14 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Elphin local, Helen O’Keefe, on winning the Scottish Crofting Federation’s Young Crofter of the Year; understands that Helen has increased her flock of Shetland sheep from six to nearly 100 in under four years, which provides the local community with lambs, mutton, fleeces and yarn; notes that Helen established ‘The Green Bowl’, an online food hub which has been immensely successful since its launch; recognises that Helen also runs the Elphin Tea Rooms in which she offers croft produce and home-baking to locals and tourists; further notes that Helen is an active participant in the empowering ‘Women in Crofting’ network, and wishes Helen good luck with her myriad of projects.

Supporters (14)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.