Vet Asset Value

THE TAVERNERS TRUST PLC
2 August 1999


ABERDEEN ASSET MANAGERS LIMITED announces the unaudited net
asset values (compiled on the AITC basis excluding current period
revenue unless otherwise stated) of the following Investment Trust
as at close of business on 29 July 1999:

TRUST                                                PENCE PER SHARE
                                                       SHARE   CLASS

The Taverners Trust - undiluted                       130.42 Ordinary
The Taverners Trust - fully diluted                   125.35 Ordinary