2005 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Carmichael | Liberal | 9,138 | Elected |
| Labour | 2,511 | Not elected | |
| Conservative | 2,357 | Not elected | |
| Scottish National Party | 1,833 | Not elected | |
| Scottish Socialist | 992 | Not elected | |
| UKIP | 424 | Not elected | |
| Legalise Cannabis | 311 | Not elected | |
| Free Scotland | 176 | Not elected |