1980–81 Scottish Premier Division
The 1980–81 Scottish Premier Division was the sixth season of the Premier Division, and the 75th edition overall of the top national league competition.
Ten teams contested the league. Eight teams from the 1979–80 season plus two clubs promoted from the 1979–80 Scottish First Division.
Aberdeen were the defending champions, having won their first title in 25 years in the previous season.
The title was won by Celtic on 22 April 1981, after defeating Dundee United 3–2 at Tannadice Park, with two matches still to play. They finished seven points ahead of closest challengers Aberdeen. At the end of the season, Kilmarnock and Heart of Midlothian were relegated.