1997 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Wallace | Liberal | 10,743 | Elected |
| James Paton | Labour | 3,775 | Not elected |
| Willie Ross | Scottish National Party | 2,624 | Not elected |
| Hope Vere Anderson | Conservative | 2,527 | Not elected |
| Francis Adamson | Referendum Party | 820 | Not elected |
| Ms Christian Wharton | Natural Law | 115 | Not elected |
| Arthur Robertson | Independent | 60 | Not elected |