| Year: | 1950 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1950 General Election |
| Constituency: | Edinburgh Central |
| Turnout: | 74.3% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Gilzean, Andrew | Labour | 16568 |
| Watt, Francis Clifford | Scottish Unionist | 13631 |
| Gellatly, Leonard | Liberal | 3446 |
| Renton, Donald Fraser | Communist | 646 |
| Sleigh, Hume | Independent Scottish Nationalist | 283 |