Roxburgh and Berwickshire — UK General Election Results
Roxburgh and Berwickshire was won by Liberal Democrat at the 2001 general election, with a majority of 7,511 votes over Conservative. This page covers every general election in Roxburgh and Berwickshire from 1983 to 2001.
Full Election History, 1983–2001
| Election | Elected | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Majority | Turnout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Archy Kirkwood (Liberal) | 15,920 | 50.3% | Iain Sproat (Conservative) | 3,396 (10.7 pts) | 75.8% |
| 1987 | Archy Kirkwood (Liberal) | 16,388 | 49.2% | Dr Liam Fox (Conservative) | 4,008 (12.0 pts) | 77.1% |
| 1992 | Archy Kirkwood (Liberal Democrat) | 15,852 | 46.9% | Shirley Finlay-Maxwell (Conservative) | 4,257 (12.6 pts) | 77.7% |
| 1997 | Archy Kirkwood (Liberal Democrat) | 16,243 | 46.5% | Douglas Younger (Conservative) | 7,906 (22.6 pts) | 73.9% |
| 2001 | Archy Kirkwood (Liberal Democrat) | 14,044 | 48.8% | George Turnbull (Conservative) | 7,511 (26.1 pts) | 61.2% |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
1983
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archy Kirkwood | Liberal | 15,920 | 50.3% | Yes |
| Iain Sproat | Conservative | 12,524 | 39.6% | No |
| David Briggs | Labour | 2,326 | 7.4% | No |
| Robert Shirley | SNP | 852 | 2.7% | No |
1987
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archy Kirkwood | Liberal | 16,388 | 49.2% | Yes |
| Dr Liam Fox | Conservative | 12,380 | 37.2% | No |
| Tim Luckhurst | Labour | 2,944 | 8.8% | No |
| Marshall Douglas | SNP | 1,586 | 4.8% | No |
1992
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archy Kirkwood | Liberal Democrat | 15,852 | 46.9% | Yes |
| Shirley Finlay-Maxwell | Conservative | 11,595 | 34.3% | No |
| Marshall Douglas | SNP | 3,437 | 10.2% | No |
| Stephen Lambert | Labour | 2,909 | 8.6% | No |
1997
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archy Kirkwood | Liberal Democrat | 16,243 | 46.5% | Yes |
| Douglas Younger | Conservative | 8,337 | 23.9% | No |
| Helen Eadie | Labour | 5,226 | 15.0% | No |
| Malcolm Balfour | SNP | 3,959 | 11.3% | No |
| John Curtis | Referendum Party | 922 | 2.6% | No |
| Peter Neilson | UKIP | 202 | 0.6% | No |
| David Lucas | Natural Law | 42 | 0.1% | No |
2001
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archy Kirkwood | Liberal Democrat | 14,044 | 48.8% | Yes |
| George Turnbull | Conservative | 6,533 | 22.7% | No |
| Catherine Stuart | Labour | 4,498 | 15.6% | No |
| Roderick Campbell | SNP | 2,806 | 9.7% | No |
| Amanda Millar | Scottish Socialist | 463 | 1.6% | No |
| Peter Neilson | UKIP | 453 | 1.6% | No |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Roxburgh and Berwickshire has been contested at 5 general elections on record since 1983. Parties that have won a seat here over that span: Liberal, Liberal Democrat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Roxburgh and Berwickshire in the 2001 general election?
Liberal Democrat won Roxburgh and Berwickshire in 2001 with 14,044 votes (48.8%), a majority of 7,511 votes over Conservative in second place.
Which parties have won Roxburgh and Berwickshire since 1983?
Since 1983, Roxburgh and Berwickshire has been won by: Liberal, Liberal Democrat.
What was the closest result in Roxburgh and Berwickshire?
The closest result on record for Roxburgh and Berwickshire was 1983, when Liberal beat Conservative by just 3,396 votes (10.7 percentage points).