Transaction in Own Shares

MURRAY INCOME TRUST PLC - SHARE BUY-BACK


On 17 May 2005, Murray Income Trust PLC purchased for cancellation 26,000 of its
own ordinary shares at 495.0 pence per share.

Following  the  transaction  the  Company's issued  ordinary  share  capital  is
67,707,458 ordinary shares of 25p each.