2005 UK General Election, Orkney and Shetland Result
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistair Carmichael | Liberal | 9,138 | Elected |
| Richard Meade | Labour | 2,511 | Not elected |
| Frank Nairn | Conservative | 2,357 | Not elected |
| John Mowat | Scottish National Party | 1,833 | Not elected |
| John Aberdein | Scottish Socialist | 992 | Not elected |
| Scott Dyble | UKIP | 424 | Not elected |
| Paul Cruickshank | Legalise Cannabis | 311 | Not elected |
| Brian Nugent | Free Scotland | 176 | Not elected |