[1] After the openness of recent years, the Old Firm came back strongly this season.

Celtic won their first title under the management of Jock Stein, their first since 1954 and rivals Rangers finished as runners-up.

For the only time in Scottish football, the Old Firm teams finished first and second in all three domestic competitions.

[2] Champions: Celtic Relegated: Greenock Morton, Hamilton Academical Promoted: Ayr United, Airdrieonians * – aggregate over two legs† – play off‡ – trophy shared The Scottish national football side failed to qualify for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which was ultimately won by the host nation England.

[2] 1966 British Home Championship – Third Place Key: