North Tayside — UK General Election Results
North Tayside was won by SNP at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 3,283 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in North Tayside from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | William Walker (Conservative) | 19,269 | 51.0% | Alasdair Morgan (SNP) | 10,099 (26.8 pts) | 72.6% |
| 1987 | William Walker (Conservative) | 18,307 | 45.4% | Kenneth Guild (SNP) | 5,016 (12.4 pts) | 74.7% |
| 1992 | William Walker (Conservative) | 20,283 | 46.7% | John Swinney (SNP) | 3,995 (9.2 pts) | 77.6% |
| 1997 | John Swinney (SNP) | 20,447 | 44.8% | William Walker (Conservative) | 4,160 (9.1 pts) | 74.3% |
| 2001 | Pete Wishart (SNP) | 15,441 | 40.1% | Murdo Fraser (Conservative) | 3,283 (8.5 pts) | 62.5% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Walker | Conservative | 19,269 | 51.0% | Yes |
| Alasdair Morgan | SNP | 9,170 | 24.3% | No |
| Danus Skene | Liberal | 7,255 | 19.2% | No |
| Noel Mcleod Orchison Wylie | Labour | 2,057 | 5.4% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Walker | Conservative | 18,307 | 45.4% | Yes |
| Kenneth Guild | SNP | 13,291 | 32.9% | No |
| Peter Regent | Liberal | 5,201 | 12.9% | No |
| James Whytock | Labour | 3,550 | 8.8% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Walker | Conservative | 20,283 | 46.7% | Yes |
| John Swinney | SNP | 16,288 | 37.5% | No |
| Simon Horner | Liberal Democrat | 3,791 | 8.7% | No |
| Stuart Maclennan | Labour | 3,094 | 7.1% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Swinney | SNP | 20,447 | 44.8% | Yes |
| William Walker | Conservative | 16,287 | 35.7% | No |
| Ian McFatridge | Labour | 5,141 | 11.3% | No |
| Peter Regent | Liberal Democrat | 3,716 | 8.2% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Wishart | SNP | 15,441 | 40.1% | Yes |
| Murdo Fraser | Conservative | 12,158 | 31.6% | No |
| Thomas Docherty | Labour | 5,715 | 14.8% | No |
| Julia Robertson | Liberal Democrat | 4,365 | 11.3% | No |
| Rosie Adams | Scottish Socialist | 620 | 1.6% | No |
| Tina MacDonald | Independent | 220 | 0.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
North Tayside has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Conservative, SNP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won North Tayside in the 2001 general election?
SNP won North Tayside in 2001 with 15,441 votes (40.1%), a majority of 3,283 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won North Tayside since 1983?
Since 1983, North Tayside has been won by: Conservative, SNP.
What was the closest result in North Tayside?
The closest result on record for North Tayside was 2001, when SNP beat Conservative by just 3,283 votes (8.5 percentage points).