Scotland · Former constituency (1974–2001)
Kirkcaldy
Every general election in Kirkcaldy since 1974 (until 2001). Latest: Labour, majority 8,963.
2001 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 15,227 | 54.1% | |
| Scottish National Party | 6,264 | 22.3% | |
| Conservative | 3,013 | 10.7% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 2,849 | 10.1% | |
| Others | 804 | 2.9% | |
| Valid votes | 28,157 | ||
| Majority | 8,963 | 31.8% | |
Lab hold Turnout 54.6% of 51,559 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Lab | SNP | 8,963 | 31.8 | 54.6% | Lab hold |
| 1997 | Lab | SNP | 10,710 | 30.6 | 66.9% | |
| 1992 | Lab | SNP | 9,126 | 23.5 | 75.1% | Lab hold |
| 1987 | Lab | Con | 11,570 | 28.3 | 76.5% | Lab hold |
| 1983 | Lab | Con | 5,331 | 14.0 | 71.1% | |
| October 1974 | Lab | SNP | 6,101 | 13.4 | 75.0% |
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?
Labour won Kirkcaldy at the 2001 general election with a majority of 8,963.
Which parties have won Kirkcaldy?
At the 6 general elections held under this name since 1974: Labour 6.
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