2016 European Union Membership Referendum
From Shetland History Online
In 2016 there was a referendum which asked "Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?"
Every constituency in Scotland voted Remain, but the overall UK result was 52% in favour of leaving the European Union.
Shetland Result
Turnout: 12,321 (70.4%)
|
Option |
Votes |
Percentage? |
Result? |
| Remain | 6,907 | 57% | 
|
| Leave | 5,315 | 43% | 
|
