| Club: | Heart of Midlothian |
| Season: | 1971–72 |
| Manager: | Bobby Seith |
| Stadium: | Tynecastle Park |
| League: | Scottish First Division |
| League Result: | 6th |
| Cup1 Result: | 5th Round |
| Cup2 Result: | Group Stage |
| Cup3 Result: | 1st Round |
| League Topscorer: | |
| Season Topscorer: | |
| Prevseason: | 1970–71 |
| Nextseason: | 1972–73 |
During the 1971–72 season, Heart of Midlothian F.C. competed in the Scottish First Division, the Scottish Cup, the Scottish League Cup and the Texaco Cup.
See main article: 1971–72 Texaco Cup.
See main article: 1971–72 Scottish League Cup.
See main article: 1971–72 Scottish Cup.
See main article: 1971–72 Scottish First Division.