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Elections to the Lochaber District Council took place in May 1974, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts and regions.
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | 10 | 88.8 | 2,396 | ||||||
| Labour | 2 | 11.2 | 302 | ||||||
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