Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber — UK General Election Results
Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber was won by Liberal Democrat at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 458 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | David Johnston (Liberal) | 20,671 | 46.1% | David Maclean (Conservative) | 7,298 (16.3 pts) | 70.5% |
| 1987 | Sir David Johnston (Liberal) | 17,422 | 36.8% | David Stewart (Labour) | 5,431 (11.5 pts) | 70.9% |
| 1992 | Sir David Johnston (Liberal Democrat) | 13,258 | 26.0% | David Stewart (Labour) | 458 (0.9 pts) | 73.3% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnston | Liberal | 20,671 | 46.1% | Yes |
| David Maclean | Conservative | 13,373 | 29.8% | No |
| Duncan McMillan | Labour | 6,448 | 14.4% | No |
| Hamish Vernal | SNP | 4,395 | 9.8% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir David Johnston | Liberal | 17,422 | 36.8% | Yes |
| David Stewart | Labour | 11,991 | 25.3% | No |
| Annabel Keswick | Conservative | 10,901 | 23.0% | No |
| Niall Johnson | SNP | 7,001 | 14.8% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir David Johnston | Liberal Democrat | 13,258 | 26.0% | Yes |
| David Stewart | Labour | 12,800 | 25.1% | No |
| Fergus Ewing | SNP | 12,562 | 24.7% | No |
| John Scott | Conservative | 11,517 | 22.6% | No |
| John Martin | Green | 766 | 1.5% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal, Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber in the 1992 general election?
Liberal Democrat won Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber in 1992 with 13,258 votes (26.0%), a majority of 458 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber since 1983?
Since 1983, Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber has been won by: Liberal, Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber?
The closest result on record for Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber was 1992, when Liberal Democrat beat Labour by just 458 votes (0.9 percentage points).