Donald Sutherland
| Born | 6 July 1914, Yell |
|---|---|
| Died | 11 November 1989, Lerwick |
| Elections | 2 (1 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Donald George Sutherland was an author and County Councillor for Delting North between 1952 and 1955. He unsuccessfully contested the Lerwick Sound seat at the 1978 Shetland Islands Council election.
Biography
Donald attended the Ulsta school in Yell as a boy and later in Lerwick. He qualified as an accountant and worked for many years in Dunfermline. When he returned to Shetland, he worked for AQS and Pearson & Tawse. He was a regular participant at the Althing.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | County Council Election May 1952 (Delting North) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1978 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1978 (Lerwick Sound) | Shetland Islands Council | 33 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council
