| Competition: | Highland League |
| Season: | 1985–1986 |
| Winners: | Forres Mechanics |
| Matches: | 272 |
| Total Goals: | 906 |
| Average Goals: | 3.33 |
| Prevseason: | 1984–85 |
| Nextseason: | 1986–87 |
The 1985–1986 Highland Football League featured 17 teams.
It was won by Forres Mechanics for the first time, ahead of Elgin City.[1]