Transaction in Own Shares

Edinburgh Dragon Trust plc
02 January 2008

EDINBURGH DRAGON TRUST PLC - SHARE BUY-BACK

On 2 January 2008, Edinburgh Dragon Trust plc purchased 75,000 of its own 20p
ordinary shares at 163 pence per share for cancellation.

Following the transaction, the Company's issued ordinary share capital is
234,691,875 ordinary shares of 20p each.




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