Final Dividend Notification

THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
21 October 1999

FINAL DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL SMALLER COMPANIES TRUST PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs.
MNEMONIC CODE       *SST
SEDOL CODE          *783-613
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *0.85p
PERIOD              *Year ended 31-08-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *13-12-99
RECORD DATE         *17-12-99
PAYMENT DATE        *21-01-00
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Info n/av
NOTES               *