1885 General Election - Edinburgh Central
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Edinburgh Central |
| Turnout | 84.5% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Wilson, John | Independent Liberal | 2,930 |
| Renton, James Hall | Liberal | 1,683 |
| Napier, John Scott | Conservative | 1,606 |
| Black, Adam William | Independent Liberal | 770 |