1988 Caithness District Council election

Elections to the Cathness District Council took place in May 1988, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's various other districts.

1988 Caithness District Council election

5 May 1988 (1988-05-05)
All 16 seats to Caithness District Council 9 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent Labour Independent Liberal Seats won 13 2 1 Seat change 1 2 1 Popular vote 2,115 171 0 Percentage 92.5% 7.5% 0.0% Swing 7.5% New New
Council Convener before election John Young Independent Council Convener after election John Young Independent

Independents gained a majority of the seats, securing them control of the council

Aggregate results

Caithness District Election Result 1988

Party		Seats	Gains	Losses	Net gain/loss	Seats %	Votes %	Votes	+/−
	Independent	13			1		92.5	2,115	7.5
	Labour	2			2		7.5	179	New
	Independent Liberal	1			1		0.0	0	New