Director Declaration

FirstGroup plc

Director's other publicly quoted directorships

FirstGroup plc announces that Martin James Gilbert, the Chairman of FirstGroup
plc, resigned from the position of director of the following companies:

Aberdeen Growth VCT I PLC on 16 July 2008;

Aberdeen Growth Opportunities VCT PLC on 16 July 2008; and

Aberdeen Growth Opportunities VCT 2 PLC on 7 August 2008.

This disclosure is made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.14 of the Listing Rules.

Contact:

Eileen Malcolmson

Legal Adviser and Assistant Company Secretary

FirstGroup plc - 01224 650007