1987 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Wallace | Liberal | 8,881 | Elected |
| Richard William Jenkins | Conservative | 4,959 | Not elected |
| John Aberdein | Labour | 3,995 | Not elected |
| Orkney and Shetland Movement | 3,095 | Not elected | |
| Grierson Collister | Green | 389 | Not elected |