The Chairman of the former described her as "a most valuable assistant", and the Parish Council Chairman stated that "they could not get on very well without her"[6] Malcolm is one of the first women to be elected lead their town council in the UK prior to 1914, after Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (Aldeburgh 1908), Sarah Lees (Oldham 1910), Gwenllian Morgan (Brecon 1910).

She is stated as the 'most famous' Provost on Dollar community website where her picture in full ceremonial robes appears.

[8]"She wanted women to have the vote but she was against doing anything militant or violent," said Janet Carolan, the curator of the Dollar Museum who has spent 20 years researching Malcolm's background.

[1]Throughout the First World War she served in the Provost role and was one of the first women to attend the national Convention of Scottish Burghs.

"[1]Ten years on the proportion of women represented in local and national government in Scotland has increased to 29% in councils and 35% in the Scottish Parliament (2017).