The 1959 Scottish Cup Final was an association football match between St Mirren F.C.
It was Aberdeen's fifth appearance in the final of the competition whilst St Mirren were competing for the fourth time.
They began their campaign against Second Division side East Fife at Pittodrie Stadium.
In the semi-finals Aberdeen faced Third Lanark at the neutral venue of Ibrox Park in Glasgow which resulted in a 1−1 draw.
Celtic were the opposition faced in the semi-final with St Mirren winning 4−0 at Hampden Park to reach the Scottish Cup Final for a fourth time.