ScottishPower is pleased today to announce the appointment of Donald Brydon, Chairman of Amersham plc and AXA Investment Managers, as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

Educated in Edinburgh, Mr Brydon (58) has extensive international business and financial experience. He is Chairman of the Financial Services Practitioner Panel and of the Code Committee of the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers.

ScottishPower Chairman Charles Miller Smith said: "We are delighted with this appointment. Donald Brydon brings a great deal of experience in serving on the boards of major companies in both an executive and non-executive capacity."

Further Information:

Colin McSeveny           Group Media Relations Manager   +44 (0) 141 636 4515

Andrew Jamieson        Head of Investor Relations           +44 (0) 141 636 4527