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Elections to the Sutherland District Council took place in May 1980, alongside elections to the councils of Scotland's other districts.
Only one seat was contested.
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 521 | 0.0 | |
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