| Club: | Heart of Midlothian |
| Season: | 1987–88 |
| Manager: | Alex MacDonald Sandy Jardine |
| Chairman: | Wallace Mercer |
| Stadium: | Tynecastle Stadium |
| League: | Scottish Premier Division |
| League Result: | 2nd |
| Cup1 Result: | Semi-final |
| Cup2: | League Cup |
| Cup2 Result: | Quarter-final |
| Cup3 Result: | Winner |
| League Topscorer: | John Robertson (26) |
| Season Topscorer: | John Robertson (31) |
| Highest Attendance: | 28,992 v Hibs 2 January 1988 & V Celtic 7 November 1987 Scottish Premier Division |
| Lowest Attendance: | 7,307 v Dunfermline Athletic 13 April 1988 Scottish Premier Division |
| Average Attendance: | 16,633 |
| Prevseason: | 1986–87 |
| Nextseason: | 1988–89 |
The 1987–88 season was Heart of Midlothian F.C.s 5th consecutive season of play in the Scottish Premier Division. Hearts also competed in the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup.
See main article: 1987–88 Scottish Cup.
See main article: East of Scotland Shield.
See main article: 1987–88 Scottish Premier Division.
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