| League Topscorer: | Mark McGhee, Charlie Nicholas (16) |
| Matches: | 180 |
| Total Goals: | 422 |
| Nextseason: | 1989–90 |
The 1988–89 Scottish Premier Division season was won by Rangers, six points ahead of Aberdeen. Hamilton Academical were relegated.
During matches 1-18 each team plays every other team twice (home and away).
During matches 19-36 each team plays every other team a further two times (home and away).