1987 general election · Scotland
Edinburgh Pentlands: 1987 general election result
The Conservatives won Edinburgh Pentlands at the 1987 general election with a majority of 3,745. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 3,7458.3% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 77.7%45,147 valid votes
- Electorate
- 58,125
- Result
- Con hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 17,278 | 38.3% | −0.9 | |
| Labour | 13,533 | 30.0% | +6.1 | |
| SDP–Liberal Alliance | 11,072 | 24.5% | −4.8 | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,264 | 7.2% | +1.2 | |
| Valid votes | 45,147 | |||
| Majority | 3,745 | 8.3% | ||
Change compared with the 1983 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Edinburgh Pentlands at the 1987 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 17,278 votes (38.3%). Result: Con hold.
What was the majority in Edinburgh Pentlands in 1987?
3,745 votes (8.3% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Edinburgh Pentlands in 1987?
77.7% of the 58,125 registered electors cast a valid vote (45,147 votes).
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