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Elections to the Nairn 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 | +/− | |
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Independent | 6 | 60.0 | 73.7 | 1,053 | |||||
SNP | 4 | 40.0 | 26.3 | 375 | |||||
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