1977–78 Scottish First Division

Scottish First Division
Season1977–78
ChampionsMorton
PromotedMorton
Heart of Midlothian
RelegatedAlloa Athletic
East Fife
Matches played273
Goals scored810 (2.97 per match)
Top goalscorerWilliam Pirie (35)
Biggest home winDundee 6–0 Alloa Athletic, 14.01.1978
Biggest away winArbroath 0–7 Heart of Midlothian, 24.12.1977

The 1977–78 Scottish First Division season was won by Morton, who were promoted along with Heart of Midlothian to the Premier Division. Alloa Athletic and East Fife were relegated to the Second Division.