The 1961–62 Scottish Division One was won by Dundee by three points over nearest rival Rangers.
[1] It is the only Scottish League title win in Dundee's history.
St Johnstone and Stirling Albion finished 17th and 18th respectively and were relegated to the 1962-63 Second Division.
St Johnstone were relegated on goal average, with the teams in 15th, 16th and 17th all finishing on 25 points.