Directorate Change

Scottish Oriental Smlr Co Tst PLC
30 November 2007


The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust Plc
30 November 2007


               THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC

                            Resignation of Director


The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust Plc (the 'Company') notifies the
market of the following:

The Board of Directors of the Company wish to announce that Mr. David Pike
resigned as a director of the Company with effect from 30 November 2007.

Mr. Pike currently has a relevant interest in 10,000 shares in the Company.

The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust Plc
Company Secretary
30 November 2007


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