[1] Billy McNeill's second spell back in charge of Celtic began in style as they finished the season by winning the double of the league title and Scottish Cup.

Rangers, further strengthened with the signing of Englishmen Ray Wilkins and Mark Walters in midfield, had consolation for their failure to repeat title glory in the shape of a League Cup win.

[3] The resulting Court case ended up with Terry Butcher and Chris Woods being convicted of a breach of the peace.

[4] Rangers enjoyed the longest run in Europe out of all the Scottish clubs, reaching the European Cup quarter finals where they were edged out by Steaua Bucharest.

Champions: Celtic Relegated: Falkirk, Dunfermline Athletic, Morton Promoted: Hamilton Academical Relegated: East Fife, Dumbarton Promoted: Ayr United, St Johnstone Results for Scotland's participants in European competition for the 1987–88 season Key: