1974 in Scotland

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1974 in Scotland
Years
1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976
Centuries
18th century | 19th century | 20th century | 21st century
See also
1973-74 in Scottish football
1974-75 in Scottish football
1974 in Scottish television

Events from 1974 in Scotland

Incumbents

Events

  • 28 February – The general election results in the first hung parliament since 1929, though Labour wins a majority of seats in Scotland. The SNP make a breakthrough winning 7 MPs.
  • 10 October – The second general election of the year results in a narrow victory for Harold Wilson, giving Labour a majority of three seats. Labour also wins a majority of seats within Scotland, while the Scottish Nationalist Party secures its highest-ever Westminster representation with 11 seats.

Births

Deaths

See also

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