Directorate Change

Brewin Dolphin Holdings PLC(the "Company")

DIRECTORATE CHANGE

23 October 2012

The Company today announces that David McCorkell, a Director of the Company, has decided to retire and relinquished his seat on the Board of the Company on 22 October 2012.

Jamie Matheson, Executive Chairman, commented:

"On behalf of myself and the rest of the Board I would like to thank David for the active role he has played, and the contribution he has made to the Group over many years and we wish him all the best for the future."

For further information:

Angela Wright

Company SecretaryBrewin Dolphin Holdings PLC12 Smithfield StreetLondonEC1A 9BD