1974 October UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
 Jo Grimond | Liberal | 9,877 | Elected |
| Howard Firth | Scottish National Party | 3,025 | Not elected |
| Raymond M. Fraser | Conservative | 2,495 | Not elected |
| Jonathan Wills | Labour | 2,175 | Not elected |