Ross, Skye and Inverness West — UK General Election Results
Ross, Skye and Inverness West was won by Liberal Democrat at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 12,952 votes over Labour. This page covers every general election in Ross, Skye and Inverness West from 1997 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1997–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat) | 15,472 | 38.7% | Donnie Munro (Labour) | 4,019 (10.1 pts) | 71.8% |
| 2001 | Charles Kennedy (Liberal Democrat) | 18,832 | 54.1% | Donald Crichton (Labour) | 12,952 (37.2 pts) | 61.6% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Kennedy | Liberal Democrat | 15,472 | 38.7% | Yes |
| Donnie Munro | Labour | 11,453 | 28.7% | No |
| Margaret Paterson | SNP | 7,821 | 19.6% | No |
| Mary MacLeod | Conservative | 4,368 | 10.9% | No |
| Les Durance | Referendum Party | 535 | 1.3% | No |
| Alan Hopkins | Green | 306 | 0.8% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Kennedy | Liberal Democrat | 18,832 | 54.1% | Yes |
| Donald Crichton | Labour | 5,880 | 16.9% | No |
| Jean Urquhart | SNP | 4,901 | 14.1% | No |
| Angus Laing | Conservative | 3,096 | 8.9% | No |
| Eleanor Scott | Green | 699 | 2.0% | No |
| Stuart Topp | Scottish Socialist | 683 | 2.0% | No |
| Philip Anderson | UKIP | 456 | 1.3% | No |
| James Crawford | Countryside Party | 265 | 0.8% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Ross, Skye and Inverness West has been contested at 2 general elections on record since 1997. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Ross, Skye and Inverness West in the 2001 general election?
Liberal Democrat won Ross, Skye and Inverness West in 2001 with 18,832 votes (54.1%), a majority of 12,952 votes over Labour in second place.
Which parties have won Ross, Skye and Inverness West since 1997?
Since 1997, Ross, Skye and Inverness West has been won by: Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in Ross, Skye and Inverness West?
The closest result on record for Ross, Skye and Inverness West was 1997, when Liberal Democrat beat Labour by just 4,019 votes (10.1 percentage points).