ScottishPower announced today that it had appointed Merrill Lynch & Co. as a financial adviser to the Company in connection with ScottishPower's agreed merger with PacifiCorp.

Merrill Lynch will provide advice to the Company specifically in relation to the US equity markets.

Commenting on the announcement Ian Russell, Deputy Chief Executive and Finance Director said:

"We are delighted to appoint Merrill Lynch to our team of advisers. Their pre-eminent US presence will provide additional support to our investor relations activities in the States, and underlines our commitment to maintaining a significant US shareholder base upon completion of the PacifiCorp transaction".

Further Information:
Sue Clark,                   Director of Corporate Affairs        0141 636 4561
Colin McSeveny,       Group Media Relations Manager     0141 636 4515
Andrew Jamieson,         Investor Relations Manager       0141 636 4527

Mike Ryan, Merrill Lynch, New York                        (1) 212 449 3697
Alex Lehmann, Merrill Lynch, New York                 (1) 212 449 4600