As champions of the
2010–11 season,
Livingston were directly promoted to the
2011–12 Scottish First Division. They were replaced by
Stirling Albion who finished bottom of the
2010–11 Scottish First Division. A second promotion place was available via a play-off tournament between the ninth-placed team of the 2010–11 Scottish First Division,
Cowdenbeath, and the sides ranked second, third and fourth in the 2010–11 Scottish Second Division,
Ayr United,
Forfar Athletic and
Brechin City respectively. The play off was won by Ayr United who defeated Brechin City in the final. Cowdenbeath were therefore relegated and replaced Ayr United.
Peterhead finished bottom at the end of the 2010–11 Scottish Second Division season so were relegated to the
2011–12 Scottish Third Division. They were replaced by
Arbroath, the champions of the
2010–11 Scottish Third Division. The ninth placed team of the 2010–11 Scottish Second Division,
Alloa Athletic, entered a play-off tournament with the sides ranked second, third and fourth in the 2010–11 Scottish Third Division,
Albion Rovers,
Queen's Park and
Annan Athletic respectively. The play off was won by Albion Rovers who defeated Annan Athletic in the final. Alloa Athletic were therefore relegated and replaced by Albion Rovers.
Stadia and locations Personnel and kits Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under
FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. ==League table==