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| | Westminster Target Seats |
 | | In 1912, the Conservatives merged with the Liberal Unionists and the party in Scotland was known as the 'Scottish Unionist Association' until 1965, although some candidates, particularly in the Highlands, still ran under a 'Liberal Unionist' or 'National Liberal' ticket. |
| | In 1900, the Conservatives and their Liberal Unionist allies won their first ever majority since the Reform Act of 1832, taking 38 of the Scottish seats. |
| | Following Gladstone's espousal of Irish Home rule, there was a split in the Liberal Party. |
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