Directorate Change

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, with effect from 7 February 2014, Gordon McQueen has
retired from the Board of Shaftesbury PLC.

Invesco Asset Management Limited

7 February 2014

Contact: Kelly Nice 020 7065 4000