On 10 November 2005, ScottishPower announced in the Company's Half Year and Second Quarter results that the dividend for the second quarter ended 30 September 2005 was 5.20 pence per ordinary share. The dividend will be payable on 28 December 2005 to shareholders on the register on 18 November 2005.

This is to confirm that the dividend rate per American Depositary Share (ADS) is $0.3621. The ADS dividend will be paid on 28 December 2005 to ADS holders of record on 18 November 2005.

Further information:

Donald McPherson,   Assistant Secretary Telephone:   + 44 (0) 1698 396413