Directorate Change

SMG PLC
05 May 2005

Two SMG Directors to retire following AGM

Two of the longest-serving Non-Executive Directors of SMG plc ('SMG'), Calum
MacLeod (Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Non-Executive Director) and
Donald Waters, are to retire from the Group's Board following SMG's Annual
General Meeting on 3 June.

Calum and Donald joined the Group's Board in 1997, following the merger of
Scottish Television plc with Grampian Television plc ('Grampian Television'), of
which Calum was Chairman and Donald was Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive.

Although retiring from the Board, both will retain an ongoing association with
the Company, in that Calum has agreed to carry on in his role as Chairman of
Grampian Television's regional board and Donald will stay on as chairman of
Trustees of the Scottish and Grampian Television Retirement Benefits Scheme and
the Caledonian Publishing Pension Scheme.

Paying tribute to their time with SMG, Chris Masters, Chairman, said:

'Calum and Donald's contributions to SMG's Board have been immeasurable. Their
hard work, dedication to directors' duties and wise counsel have been without
equal and they will be missed by everyone at SMG. I'd like to personally thank
Calum and Donald for all their support and to wish them well in the future.'

Calum MacLeod said:

'It has been a great privilege for me to serve on the SMG Board following the
merger with Grampian Television. I have every confidence that, under the capable
direction of the Board and the management team, the Group's substantial
development potential will be realised in terms of growth in shareholder value.'

Donald Waters said:

'I have greatly enjoyed working with the Board and management at SMG over the
past years. The Company is in sound heart with future prospects looking most
promising.  I wish Chris Masters and his very capable team under Andrew Flanagan
every success in developing these opportunities in the future.'

Following Calum MacLeod's retirement, David Dunn will take over as Senior
Independent Non-Executive Director.

Further enquiries:

Callum Spreng
Corporate Affairs Director
0141 300 3640



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