| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Bothwell |
| Turnout: | 78.6% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Hamilton, James | Labour | 26492 |
| Scott, James | Conservative | 11275 |
| Grieve, Terry | Liberal | 5225 |
| McCool, John | SNP | 5202 |
UK general election results 1832 - 2019
| Year: | 1979 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1979 General Election |
| Constituency: | Bothwell |
| Turnout: | 78.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Hamilton, James | Labour | 26492 |
| Scott, James | Conservative | 11275 |
| Grieve, Terry | Liberal | 5225 |
| McCool, John | SNP | 5202 |