2001 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Carmichael | Liberal | 6,919 | Elected |
| Robert Mochrie | Labour | 3,444 | Not elected |
| John Firth | Conservative | 3,121 | Not elected |
| John Mowat | Scottish National Party | 2,473 | Not elected |
| Peter Andrews | Scottish Socialist | 776 | Not elected |