Scotland · Former constituency (1955–1979)
Orkney and Zetland
Every general election in Orkney and Zetland since 1955 (until 1979). Latest: Liberal, majority 6,810.
1979 general election
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Won | 10,950 | 56.4% | |
| Conservative | 4,140 | 21.3% | |
| Labour | 3,385 | 17.4% | |
| Scottish National Party | 935 | 4.8% | |
| Valid votes | 19,410 | ||
| Majority | 6,810 | 35.1% | |
Turnout — of 28,884 electors. Full result →
Every result
Download CSV| Election | Winner | Runner-up | Majority | % | Turnout | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Lib | Con | 6,810 | 35.1 | — | |
| 1970 | Lib | Con | 2,532 | 15.1 | 65.7% | Lib hold |
| 1966 | Lib | Con | 5,975 | 36.8 | 65.2% | Lib hold |
| 1964 | Lib | Con | 7,900 | 42.6 | 72.8% | Lib hold |
| 1959 | Lib | Con | 8,612 | 45.7 | 71.3% | Lib hold |
| 1955 | Lib | Con | 7,993 | 43.4 | 66.1% |
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 Orkney and Zetland?
The Liberals won Orkney and Zetland at the 1979 general election with a majority of 6,810.
Which parties have won Orkney and Zetland?
At the 6 general elections held under this name since 1955: Liberal 6.
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