| Club: | Heart of Midlothian |
| Season: | 1985–86 |
| Manager: | Alex MacDonald |
| Chairman: | Wallace Mercer |
| Stadium: | Tynecastle Stadium |
| League: | Scottish Premier Division |
| League Result: | 2nd |
| Cup1 Result: | Runner Up |
| Cup2: | League Cup |
| Cup2 Result: | Quarter-final |
| Cup3 Result: | Winner |
| League Topscorer: | John Robertson (20) |
| Season Topscorer: | John Robertson (25) |
| Average Attendance: | 16,198 |
| Prevseason: | 1984–85 |
| Nextseason: | 1986–87 |
The 1985–86 season was Heart of Midlothian F.C.s 3rd consecutive season of play in the Scottish Premier Division. Hearts also competed in the Scottish Cup, Scottish League Cup and the East of Scotland Shield.
See main article: 1985–86 Scottish Cup.
See main article: East of Scotland Shield.
See main article: 1985–86 Scottish Premier Division.
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