Robert Garrick

Born 14 January 1917, Aithsting
Died 15 October 1993, Lerwick
Elections 6 (4 won)
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Robert Arthur Cumming Garrick was a merchant seaman and County Councillor for Aithsting between 1961 and 1973. He unsuccessfully contested the Aithsting seat at the 1973 County Council election and the Aithsting & Sandsting seat at the inaugural Shetland Islands Council election in 1974.

Political Career

Political career of Robert Garrick
Year Election Council Votes Result
1961 County Council Election May 1961 (Aithsting) Zetland County Council 206 Elected
1964 County Council Election May 1964 (Aithsting) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1967 County Council Election May 1967 (Aithsting) Zetland County Council Unopposed Elected
1970 County Council Election May 1970 (Aithsting) Zetland County Council 161 Elected
1973 County Council Election May 1973 (Aithsting) Zetland County Council 124 Not elected
1974 Shetland Islands Council Election May 1974 Shetland Islands Council 235 Not elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
Catherine Anderson Catherine Anderson
Member for
Aithsting

1961–1973
Succeeded by
Iain Caldwell