1896–97 in Scottish football

The 1896–97 season of Scottish football was the 24th season of competitive football in Scotland and the seventh season of the Scottish Football League.

Scottish Division One
Hearts were champions of the Scottish Division One.

Scottish Division Two
Partick Thistle won the Scottish Division Two. Both Linthouse and Port Glasgow Athletic had four points deducted.

Non-league honours
Highland League

Other Senior Leagues

Scotland national team
Scotland were winners of the 1897 British Home Championship.

Key:
 * (H) = Home match
 * (A) = Away match
 * BHC = British Home Championship