1983 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Wallace | Liberal | 9,374 | Elected |
| Conservative | 5,224 | Not elected | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,147 | Not elected | |
| Labour | 2,665 | Not elected |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Wallace | Liberal | 9,374 | Elected |
| Conservative | 5,224 | Not elected | |
| Scottish National Party | 3,147 | Not elected | |
| Labour | 2,665 | Not elected |