John Scott
| Born | 1936 |
|---|---|
| Elections | 3 (2 won) |
Sir John Hamilton Scott is a former Lord Lieutenant for Shetland from 1994 up to his retirement on his 75th birthday, November 30th 2011. He unsuccessfully contested the Bressay seat at the 1970 County Council election.
Biography
He was made a Knight Commander of the Victorian Order (KCVO) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in June 2011.
John is the father of Tavish Scott, who was elected as the Liberal Democrat Member of the Scottish Parliament for Shetland at the inception of the Parliament in 1999.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Bressay County Council By-Election June 1966 (Bressay) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1967 | County Council Election May 1967 (Bressay) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1970 | County Council Election May 1970 (Bressay) | Zetland County Council | 56 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council