Lerwick Town Council Election September 1871
| Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Gilbert Duncan | Appointed as Senior Bailie | |
| John Robertson Sr | Appointed as Junior Bailie | |
| Arthur Laurenson | 56 | Elected |
 John Robertson Jr | 52 | Elected |
 Charles Robertson | 51 | Elected |
| Robert Linklater | 50 | Elected |
| Peter Garriock | 50 | Not elected |
 John Tait | 49 | Elected |
| Charles Merrylees | 47 | Elected |
 Robert Stout | 46 | Elected |
| Robert C. J. Anderson | 41 | Elected |
| Laurence Stove | Elected as councillor |