1997 Scottish Devolution Referendum

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In 1997 there was a referendum to see if power should be devolved and a Scottish Parliament created. The Scottish public were asked to vote on two statements:

  • "I agree/do not agree that there should be a Scottish Parliament as proposed by the Government?".
  • "I agree/do not agree that a Scottish Parliament should have tax-varying powers"

Nationally, Scots voted 74% 'agree' to the first question, and 63% 'agree' to the second. In Shetland, these figures were 62% and 52% respectively. For the both questions, Shetland had the 5th highest 'disagree' vote of all counties in Scotland.

Shetland Result

I agree/do not agree that there should be a Scottish Parliament as proposed by the Government?

Turnout: 8,705 (37.6%)

Option

Votes

Percentage?

Result?

Agree 5,430 62% Tick.gif
Do Not Agree 3,275 38% Cross.gif

I agree/do not agree that a Scottish Parliament should have tax-varying powers

Votes: 8,676

Option

Votes

Percentage?

Result?

Agree 4,478 52% Tick.gif
Do Not Agree 4,198 48% Cross.gif

See Also

  • 1997 Scottish Devolution Referendum