Ross, Cromarty and Skye — UK General Election Results
Ross, Cromarty and Skye was won by Liberal Democrat at the 1992 general election, with a majority of 7,630 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Ross, Cromarty and Skye from 1983 to 1992.
Full Election History, 1983–1992
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Charles Kennedy (Social Democratic Party) | 13,528 | 38.5% | Hamish Gray (Conservative) | 1,704 (4.9 pts) | 72.6% |
| 1987 | Charles Kennedy (Social Democratic Party) | 18,809 | 49.4% | Christopher Nairn (Conservative) | 11,319 (29.7 pts) | 72.7% |
| 1992 | Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat) | 17,066 | 41.6% | James Whiteside Gray (Conservative) | 7,630 (18.6 pts) | 73.9% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Kennedy | Social Democratic Party | 13,528 | 38.5% | Yes |
| Hamish Gray | Conservative | 11,824 | 33.7% | No |
| Thomas Elder | Labour | 4,901 | 14.0% | No |
| Kay Matheson | SNP | 4,863 | 13.8% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Kennedy | Social Democratic Party | 18,809 | 49.4% | Yes |
| Christopher Nairn | Conservative | 7,490 | 19.7% | No |
| Michael MacMillan | Labour | 7,287 | 19.1% | No |
| Rob Gibson | SNP | 4,492 | 11.8% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Kennedy | Liberal Democrat | 17,066 | 41.6% | Yes |
| James Whiteside Gray | Conservative | 9,436 | 23.0% | No |
| Rob McKay Gibson | SNP | 7,618 | 18.6% | No |
| James MacDonald | Labour | 6,275 | 15.3% | No |
| David Jardine | Green | 642 | 1.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Ross, Cromarty and Skye has been contested at 3 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Social Democratic Party, Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ross, Cromarty and Skye in the 1992 general election?
Liberal Democrat won Ross, Cromarty and Skye in 1992 with 17,066 votes (41.6%), a majority of 7,630 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Ross, Cromarty and Skye since 1983?
Since 1983, Ross, Cromarty and Skye has been won by: Liberal Democrat, Social Democratic Party.
What was the closest result in Ross, Cromarty and Skye?
The closest result on record for Ross, Cromarty and Skye was 1983, when Social Democratic Party beat Conservative by just 1,704 votes (4.9 percentage points).