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.
Hearts reached the third round of the Scottish Cup and were knocked out by Edinburgh rivals Hibs.
[1] They also competed in the FA Cup being knocked out by Darwen in the first round.
[2] Later that season they reached the final of the East of Scotland Shield losing for the second time in the season to Hibs.
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