| Club: | Heart of Midlothian |
| Season: | 1881–82 |
| Cup1 Result: | Round 1 |
| Prevseason: | 1880–81 |
| Nextseason: | 1882–83 |
Season 1881–82 was the seventh season in which Heart of Midlothian competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Cup for the seventh time.
In April 1882 Hearts lost 2-6 at home to Aston Villa.[1]
Hearts were knocked out in the first round of the Scottish Cup by St Bernard's.[2]
Later in the season they reached the second round of the Edinburgh FA Cup being beaten by rival Hibs.[3]
See main article: 1881–82 Scottish Cup.
See main article: East of Scotland Shield.