The 1996–97 season was the 100th season of competitive football in Scotland. This season saw a playoff system introduced between the second bottom club in the Premier Division and the second-top club in Division One.

Scottish Premier Division

Champions: Rangers Relegated: Raith Rovers

Premier Division/Division One playoff

(Hibernian win 5–2 on aggregate)

Scottish League Division One

Promoted: St. Johnstone Relegated: Clydebank, East Fife

Scottish League Division Two

Promoted: Ayr United, Hamilton Academical Relegated: Dumbarton, Berwick Rangers

Scottish League Division Three

Promoted: Inverness CT, Forfar Athletic

Other honours

Cup honours

Individual honours

SPFA awards

SFWA awards

Scottish clubs in Europe

Average coefficient – 3.125

Scotland national team

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Notable events

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