Merchiston/Colinton, Lothian
At the most recent election (7 May 1974), J.D. Maclennan (Conservative Party) won Merchiston/Colinton, with a majority of 1,747 votes.
- Area type
- ward
- Within
- Lothian
- Elections recorded
- 1
- Recorded results
- 4
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Maclennan | Conservative Party | 3,936 | 53.5% | Yes |
| S.P. Ross-Smith | The Liberal Party | 2,189 | 29.8% | No |
| R.E. Young | Scottish National Party | 637 | 8.7% | No |
| J.A. Mitchell | The Labour Party | 593 | 8.1% | No |