Director Declaration

The Edinburgh Investment Trust plc                       

HEADING: Change in Director's Details

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.14, the Board of The Edinburgh Investment
Trust plc announces that Jim Pettigrew has been appointed a non-executive
director of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC with effect from 23 April 2010.

Invesco Asset Management Limited

27 April 2010

Contact: Kelly Nice 020 7065 4000