1988 Nairn District Council election

Elections to Nairn District Council were held in May 1988, the same day as the other Scottish local government elections.

1988 Nairn District Council election

5 May 1988 (1988-05-05)
All 10 seats to Lochaber District Council 6 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party   Party Independent Conservative Seats won 9 1 Seat change 0 1 Popular vote 1,818 263 Percentage 87.4% 12.7% Swing 13.3% New
Council Control before election Independent Council Control after election Independent

Turnout was 48.3% in contested wards. Of the 10 wards, 5 were uncontested.

Election results

Nairn District Council Election Result 1988

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	9	0	0	0	90.0	87.4	1,818	13.3
	Conservative	1	1	0	1	10.0	12.7	263	New