Director Declaration

The Edinburgh Investment Trust plc

HEADING:      Change in Director’s Details

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, the Board of The Edinburgh Investment Trust plc announces that, with effect from 30 June 2016, Gordon McQueen will step down as a non-executive Director of Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust plc.

Invesco Asset Management Limited

Corporate Company Secretary

19 May 2016

Contact: Kelly Nice             020 3753 1000

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