1974 Shetland Islands Council election
Elections to the Shetland Islands Council were held on 7 May 1978 as part of Scottish local elections. This was the first election for the all-purpose Shetland Islands Council, as established by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, combining the Lerwick Town Council and the Zetland County Council. 11 seats were uncontested.
Aggregate results
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | 21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 84 | ||||
| Labour | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 16 | ||||
