1997 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Wallace | Liberal | 10,743 | Elected |
| Labour | 3,775 | Not elected | |
| Scottish National Party | 2,624 | Not elected | |
| Conservative | 2,527 | Not elected | |
| Referendum Party | 820 | Not elected | |
| Natural Law | 115 | Not elected | |
| Independent | 60 | Not elected |