1996–97 Scottish First Division

The 1996–97 Scottish First Division season ended in success for St Johnstone who won the title by twenty points from nearest rivals Airdrieonians. ==Promotion and relegation from 1995–96==

Promoted from First Division to Premier Division • Dunfermline Athletic • Dundee United Relegated from Premier Division to First Division • Partick Thistle • Falkirk Promoted from Second Division to First Division • Stirling Albion • East Fife Relegated from First Division to Second Division • Hamilton Academical • Dumbarton ==League table==