1997–98 Scottish First Division

The 1997–98 Scottish First Division was won by Dundee who were promoted 5 points ahead of runner up Falkirk.

Promotion and relegation from 1996–97
Promoted from First Division to Premier Division
 * St Johnstone

Relegated from Premier Division to First Division
 * Raith Rovers

Promoted from Second Division to First Division
 * Ayr United
 * Hamilton Academical

Relegated from First Division to Second Division
 * Clydebank
 * East Fife