Local elections 2 Nov 1897
Local elections 2 Nov 1897 was held on 2 November 1897. 8 seats were filled across 8 wards and divisions in 1 councils, from 16 candidates. Conservative Party won 5 and The Liberal Party won 3.
- Date
- 2 November 1897
- Seats filled
- 8
- Candidates
- 16
- Councils
- 1
| Party | Candidates | Seats won | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Party | 8 | 5 | 6,856 | 45.6% |
| The Liberal Party | 6 | 3 | 7,064 | 47.0% |
| Social Democratic Federation / Social Democratic Party (1884-1911) | 1 | 0 | 636 | 4.2% |
| Socialist (GB) | 1 | 0 | 467 | 3.1% |
| Area | Elected | Party | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton | M. Hugh Michael | The Liberal Party | 1,108 |
| Canongate | Councillor Gubie | Conservative | 1,116 |
| Newington | John Harrison | Conservative | 2,431 |
| Portobello: 14th | W. Gray | Conservative | 306 |
| Portobello: 15th | Bailie Brand | The Liberal Party | 274 |
| Portobello: 16th | Robert Innes | Conservative | 209 |
| St. Georges | David Purves | Conservative | 1,800 |
| St. Leonard's | Robert Menzies | The Liberal Party | 1,776 |