1979–80 Scottish Premier Division

Scottish Premier Division
Season1979–80
ChampionsAberdeen
1st Premier Division title
2nd Scottish title
RelegatedDundee
Hibernian
European CupAberdeen
UEFA CupSt Mirren
Dundee United
Cup Winners' CupCeltic
Matches played180
Goals scored484 (2.69 per match)
Top goalscorerDoug Somner (25)
Biggest home winCeltic 5–0 Kilmarnock
Biggest away winHibernian 0–5 Aberdeen

The 1979–80 Scottish Premier Division season was won by Aberdeen, one point ahead of Celtic. Dundee and Hibernian were relegated. St Mirren's 3rd place was their highest finishing position in the league since the 1892-93 season.