Robert Strachan
| Born | 12 September 1925, Peterhead |
|---|---|
| Died | 15 February 1997, Aberdeen |
| Elections | 6 (4 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Robert 'Bob' Strachan was a Post Office Engineer, a County Councillor for Burra and a Lerwick Town Councillor between 1959 and 1962. He unsuccessfully contested the 1953 and the 1961 Lerwick Town Council election.
Biography
In 1963, he was Shetland's Civil Defence Officer, and served four years. He then took up a role with the Orkney County Council as development assistant, and performed the same duties for Caithness in the mid 1970's. In 1974, he took up a new job in a private industry in Caithness.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1953 | Lerwick Town Council | 582 | Not elected |
| 1955 | County Council Election May 1955 (Burra) | Zetland County Council | 215 | Elected |
| 1958 | County Council Election May 1958 (Burra) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1959 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1959 | Lerwick Town Council | 665 | Elected |
| 1961 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1961 | Lerwick Town Council | 832 | Not elected |
| 1961 | Lerwick Town Council By-Election May 1961 | Lerwick Town Council | Unanimously appointed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council
