Jean Sutherland facts for kids

Jean Sutherland (1907-2006) was a talented writer, performer, and photographer. She spent most of her life in the small village of Newburgh, located in Fife, Scotland.

Jean Sutherland: Capturing Fife

Jean Sutherland was known for her amazing photographs. From the early 1960s to the 1990s, her pictures showed the everyday lives of people in Fife. She also captured many local events.

Her photos often appeared in newspapers like the Fife Herald and The Courier. Jean also wrote articles for these papers, sharing the interesting history of Newburgh.

Jean Sutherland: Musician and Performer

Jean loved collecting and performing poems and songs throughout her life. Starting in the 1960s, she performed with a group called The Fife Yokels. They even recorded several music albums, known as LPs.

Jean also appeared on television! She was featured on Grampian Television's Bothy Nichts shows. She wrote many of her own songs too, including popular ones like "Among The Neeps" and "The Barley."