1916–17 in Scottish football

Scottish League Division One

Champions: Celtic

Note: Due to increasing travel difficulties under war-time conditions, Aberdeen, Dundee and Raith Rovers were asked to retire from the League at the end of the season. Clydebank were elected to maintain an even number of teams.

Scottish Cup

There was no Scottish Cup competition played.

Junior Cup

St Mirren Juniors won the Junior Cup after a 1–0 win over Renfrew in the final.

Scotland national team

There were no Scotland matches played with the British Home Championship suspended due to World War I.