1960 Edinburgh North by-election
The Edinburgh North by-election was held on 19 May 1960. It was held due to the appointment of the incumbent Conservative MP, William Rankine Milligan to the Court of Session. The by-election was won bt the Conservative candidate, John Douglas-Scott who would later become Duke of Buccleuch.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | John Douglas-Scott | 12,109 | 54.2 | ||
| Labour | Ronald King Murray | 6,775 | 30.3 | ||
| Liberal | R, McPake | 3,458 | 15.5 | ||
| Majority | 5,334 | ||||
| Turnout | 53.1 | ||||
| Conservative hold | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ The Times, 20 May 1960
- ^ "1960 By Election Results". Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2015-08-15.
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