Lerwick Town Council Election September 1847
| Candidate | Result |
|---|---|
| William Sievwright | Appointed as Senior Bailie |
| Joseph Leask | Appointed as Junior Bailie |
| James Mouat | Unopposed |
| David Nicolson | Unopposed |
| Alexander Nicol | Unopposed |
| David Burns | Unopposed |
| Ross Smith | Unopposed |
| Archibald Greig | Unopposed |
| Gilbert Tait | Unopposed |
| Robert Goudie | Unopposed |
| John Cowie | Unopposed |