| Competition: | Scottish Division One |
| Season: | 1971–72 |
| Winners: | Celtic |
| Relegated: | Clyde Dunfermline |
| Prevseason: | 1970–71 |
| Nextseason: | 1972–73 |
The 1971–72 Scottish Division One was won by Celtic by ten points over nearest rival Aberdeen. Clyde and Dunfermline finished 17th and 18th respectively and were relegated to the 1972–73 Second Division.