Red Duchess: Kitty Atholl, A Rebel in Westminster

A pioneering female politician who believed women didn’t need the vote.
A conservative who shared platforms with communists.
A shy public speaker who traveled the world championing Spanish refugees.

The formidable Duchess of Atholl was full of contradictions.

Born into an ancient Scottish family and married to a philandering duke, Kitty Atholl rose above the constraints of class and convention to become a tireless advocate for women and children. By the time she was elected as Scotland’s fi...