| Year: | 1885 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency: | Edinburgh Central |
| Turnout: | 84.5% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Wilson, John | Independent Liberal | 2930 |
| Renton, James Hall | Liberal | 1683 |
| Napier, John Scott | Conservative | 1606 |
| Black, Adam William | Independent Liberal | 770 |