Country | Scotland | ||
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Defending champions | Queen's Park | ||
Champions | Heart of Midlothian | ||
Runners-up | Dumbarton | ||
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The 1890–91 Scottish Cup was the 18th season of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition. Heart of Midlothian defeated Dumbarton 1-0 to win the trophy.
Beith, Bellstane Birds, Glengowan, Portland Lybstor and Edinburgh University received byes into the second round.
Dundee Our Boys, Edinburgh University and Stranraer received byes into the third round.
Arbroath and Fifth KRV Receiver byes into the Fourth round.
East Stirlingshire, Leith Athletic, Abercorn and Third Lanark received byes into the Quarter Final.