Here are some of the players who made headlines in Saturday's games:
Scott Brown
Aberdeen keeper notched up his eighth consecutive Premiership shut-out as the Dons defeated St Mirren 2-0 to move four points clear at the top.
Alex Harris
On-loan Hibernian midfielder scored an early goal and turned in an impressive performance as Dundee saw off Motherwell 4-1 at Dens Park.
Billy McKay
Inverness CT striker grabbed an expertly-taken double as 10-man Caley Thistle came from behind to beat Kilmarnock 2-1 at Rugby Park.
Genero Zeefuik
Dutch striker, on loan from FC Groningen, marked his debut by scoring a double as Championship leaders Hearts ran out 5-1 winners against Dumbarton at the Bet Butler Stadium.
Jason Cummings
Teenage forward claimed a first-half double for Hibernian in a 3-3 draw with Falkirk to take his tally to five goals in the last four games.
Craig Malcolm
Stranraer striker scored twice in a 4-2 home win over title rivals Forfar as Stephen Aitken's men moved five points clear at the top of the League 1 table.
Ally Gilchrist
On-loan St Johnstone defender scored the winner as League 2's bottom club Elgin City shocked promotion-chasing Annan with a 3-2 victory at Galabank.
Darren Lavery
Reached the landmark of 50 career goals for Berwick Rangers with a double in the 3-0 win at Clyde as Colin Cameron's men climbed into the play-off places.