Scotland · Former constituency (1950–1979)
Kirkcaldy Burghs
Every general election in Kirkcaldy Burghs since 1950 (until 1979). Latest: Labour, majority 13,063.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 25,449 | 53.9% | |
| Conservative | 12,386 | 26.2% | |
| Scottish National Party | 9,416 | 19.9% | |
| Valid votes | 47,251 | ||
| Majority | 13,063 | 27.7% | |
Turnout — of 61,057 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lab | Con | 13,063 | 27.7 | — | |
| 1970 | Lab | Con | 9,793 | 23.9 | 74.5% | Lab hold |
| 1966 | Lab | Con | 12,734 | 32.6 | 75.4% | Lab hold |
| 1964 | Lab | Con | 12,507 | 30.9 | 77.2% | Lab hold |
| 1959 | Lab | Con | 11,242 | 25.8 | 80.5% | Lab hold |
| 1955 | Lab | Con | 7,469 | 18.6 | 75.2% | |
| 1951 | Lab | Nat Lib | 9,401 | 21.2 | 84.6% | Lab hold |
| 1950 | Lab | Con | 8,564 | 19.9 | 84.8% |
Constituency boundaries were redrawn several times (most recently in 1983, 1997, 2005 (Scotland), 2010 and 2024), so the area behind the name changed over time. Before 2010 results are by party; candidate names start in 2010.
Questions and answers
Who last won Kirkcaldy Burghs?
Labour won Kirkcaldy Burghs at the 1979 general election with a majority of 13,063.
Which parties have won Kirkcaldy Burghs?
At the 8 general elections held under this name since 1950: Labour 8.
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