1887–88 Scottish Districts season

The North of Scotland District was founded in this year. Initially known as the Scottish Northern Counties Football Union, on 24 November 1887 a meeting was held in Watson's Restaurant in Aberdeen to elect office bearers.[1] Those noted were:- George Cruden (President); D. M. Milligan (Vice President); C. Sleigh (Secretary).[2]

Rules of the North of Scotland District were agreed on 2 December 1887.[3]

A North of Scotland District match was arranged with Glasgow District to take place in Cupar on 31 December 1887.[4] Another match was arranged with Edinburgh District on 21 January 1888 in Aberdeen.[5]

Owing to frost, the planned match between the North and Glasgow had to be abandoned.[6] It is noted that a great many matches were postponed in January and February; and it seems the planned Edinburgh District match was also abandoned. North of Scotland did manage a match against Merchiston Castle - but it was noted that it was played in a blizzard.[7]

Edinburgh District won back the Inter-City for the first time in 4 years.[8]

The East v West match was postponed from 28 January 1888.[9] It was played on 11 February 1888 and the East won.[10]