| Club: | Heart of Midlothian |
| Season: | 1981–82 |
| Manager: | Tony Ford (to 9 December) Alex MacDonald (from 10 December) |
| Chairman: | Wallace Mercer |
| Stadium: | Tynecastle Stadium |
| League: | Scottish First Division |
| League Result: | 3rd |
| Cup1 Result: | Fourth Round |
| Cup2: | League Cup |
| Cup2 Result: | Section 3 |
| Cup3 Result: | Winner |
| League Topscorer: | Willie Pettigrew (16) |
| Season Topscorer: | Willie Pettigrew (20) |
| Prevseason: | 1980–81 |
| Nextseason: | 1982–83 |
During the 1981–82 season, Heart of Midlothian F.C. competed in the Scottish First Division, the Scottish Cup, the Scottish League Cup and the East of Scotland Shield
See main article: 1981–82 Scottish Cup.
See main article: East of Scotland Shield.
See main article: 1981–82 Scottish First Division.
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