On 15 September 1979, at the SNP Annual National Conference in Dundee, Gordon Wilson was elected as National Convener (leader) of the SNP with 530 votes, defeating Stephen Maxwell (117 votes) and Willie MacRae (52 votes).
September 1979 Gordon Wilson was elected as National Convener (leader) of the SNP with 530 votes, defeating Stephen Maxwell (117 votes) and Willie MacRae (52 votes). This was at the SNP Annual National Conference in Dundee. This was on 15.