Change in ratio of ADR's

Scottish & Southern Energy PLC
18 March 2004



CHANGE IN RATIO OF AMERICAN DEPOSITARY RECEIPTS REPRESENTING ORDINARY SHARES IN
                        SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN ENERGY PLC


Scottish and Southern Energy plc announces a change in the ratio of its American
Depositary Receipts (ADRs). In order to bring the ADR price into line with other
ADRs and improve liquidity, the Company will change the ratio from the current
ratio of one (1) ADR representing ten (10) ordinary shares to the new ratio of
one (1) ADR representing one (1) ordinary share for holders of record on 29
March, 2004 and payable on 30 March, 2004.

To effect such ratio change, holders of record of ADRs as of the close of
business on 29 March, 2004, will receive nine (9) additional ADRs for every one
(1) ADR held.

There will be no change to Scottish and Southern Energy plc's ordinary shares.

For further information please contact:

Vincent Donnelly Company Secretary  0870 900 0410

Denis Kerby  Investor Relations Manager 0870 900 0410


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