1975 EEC Referendum
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
In 1975 there was a referendum which asked "Should Britain remain part of the European Economic Community?" (the forerunner of the European Union). Significantly, Shetland were one of only two constituency areas which said no, the other being the Western Isles.
Shetland Result
Turnout: 47.1%
| Option | Votes | Percentage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| No | 3631 | 56.3% | 
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| Yes | 2815 | 43.7% | 
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