The 1978–79 season was the 106th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 82nd season of Scottish league football.

[1] Champions: Celtic Relegated: Hearts, Motherwell Promoted: Dundee, Kilmarnock Relegated: Montrose, Queen of the South Promoted: Berwick Rangers, Dunfermline Athletic * – aggregate over two legs† – replay‡ – won on penalties 1979 British Home Championship – Third Place Key: