Advanced Notice of Interim Results

CAIRN ENERGY PLC
11 August 1999


                       CAIRN ENERGY PLC
                               
On  behalf  of  our client, Cairn Energy PLC,  we  notify  the
London Stock Exchange that the Company will be announcing  its
Interim  Results  for the six months ended  30  June  1999  on
Tuesday, 24th August 1999.

An analyst meeting will be held at 10.00 am at ;
The London Capital Club, 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BB

To   confirm   attendance  at  the  meeting  or  for   further
information please contact:

Isabel Petre
Buchanan Communications              Tel:  [phone]