Scanlon, Mary (1947–)

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Scanlon, Mary (1947–)

Scottish politician. Born May 25, 1947, in Dundee, Scotland; University of Dundee, MA in economics and politics; children: 2.

Was a lecturer in economics and management at Perth College (1983–88), Dundee Institute of Technology (1988–94), and Inverness College (1994–99); as a Scottish Conservative and Unionist, elected to the Scottish Parliment for Highlands and Islands (1999).