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An Election to Leith Burgh Council was held on 6 November 1894, alongside the municipal elections across Scotland, and the wider British local elections. Contests took place in 3 of the burghs 6 wards, with candidates in the remaining 3 being returned unopposed. [1]
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | 3 | ||||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | G. Craig | 617 | |||
| Independent | Rendall | 454 | |||
| Majority | 163 | ||||
| Turnout | 1071 | ||||
| Independent hold | Swing | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Gibson | 614 | |||
| Independent | Inglis | 482 | |||
| Independent | Dickson | 473 | |||
| Independent | Sword | 376 | |||
| Majority | 132 | ||||
| Turnout | 1945 | ||||
| Independent hold | Swing | ||||
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