1970 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jo Grimond | Liberal | 7,896 | Elected |
| Dr John L. Firth | Conservative | 5,364 | Not elected |
| William Macpherson Reid | Labour | 3,552 | Not elected |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Grimond | Liberal | 7,896 | Elected |
| Dr John L. Firth | Conservative | 5,364 | Not elected |
| William Macpherson Reid | Labour | 3,552 | Not elected |