1886–87 Heart of Midlothian F.C. season

Season 1886–87 was the eleventh season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the eleventh time.

Overview
Hearts reached the third round of the Scottish Cup and were knocked out by Edinburgh rivals Hibs. They also competed in the FA Cup being knocked out by Darwen in the first round.

Later that season they reached the final of the East of Scotland Shield losing for the second time in the season to Hibs.