| Year: | 1987 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1987 General Election |
| Constituency: | Banff and Buchan |
| Turnout: | 70.8% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Salmond, Alex | SNP | 19462 |
| McQuarrie, Albert | Conservative | 17021 |
| Burness, George | Social Democratic | 4211 |
| Livie, James McFarlane | Labour | 3281 |