Edgar Filing: SCOTTISH POWER PLC

Form 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE issuer

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of August

SCOTTISH POWER PLC

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

CORPORATE OFFICE, 1 ATLANTIC QUAY, GLASGOW, G2 8SP

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F X Form 40-F

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes No X

(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .)

FORM 6-K: TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Notification by Scottish Power plc, dated August 24, 2006, of Director/PDMR Shareholding



NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS

This form is intended for use by an issuer to make a RIS notification required
by DR 3.1.4R(1).


(1)      An issuer making a notification in respect of a transaction relating to
         the shares or debentures of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 16,
         23 and 24.
(2)      An issuer making a notification in respect of a derivative relating the
         shares of the issuer should complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8,13, 14, 16, 23
         and 24.
(3)      An issuer making a notification in respect of options granted to a
         director/person discharging managerial responsibilities should complete
         boxes 1 to 3 and 17 to 24.
(4)      An issuer making a notification in respect of a financial instrument
         relating to the shares of the issuer (other than a debenture) should
         complete boxes 1 to 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24.



Please complete all relevant boxes should in block capital letters.



1. Name of the issuer

Scottish Power plc

2. State whether the notification relates to (i) a transaction notified in
accordance with DR 3.1.4R(1)(a); or

(ii) DR 3.1.4(R)(1)(b) a disclosure made in accordance with section 324 (as
extended by section 328)

of the Companies Act 1985; or  (iii) both (i) and (ii)

Pursuant to (i) above

3. Name of person discharging managerial responsibilities/director

David Rutherford

4. State whether notification relates to a person connected with a person
discharging managerial responsibilities/director named in 3 and identify the
connected person

David Rutherford

5. Indicate whether the notification is in respect of a holding of the person
referred to in 3 or 4 above or in respect of a non-beneficial interest

David Rutherford

6. Description of shares (including class), debentures or derivatives or
financial instruments relating to shares

Ordinary 42p shares

7. Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of
shares held by each of them

David Rutherford

8 State the nature of the transaction

Sale of shares

9. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
acquired

Not applicable

10. Percentage of issued class acquired (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

Not applicable

11. Number of shares, debentures or financial instruments relating to shares
disposed

3,000

12. Percentage of issued class disposed (treasury shares of that class should
not be taken into account when calculating percentage)

0.00%

13. Price per share or value of transaction

£6.06

14. Date and place of transaction

23 August 2006, UK

15. Total holding following notification and total percentage holding following
notification (any treasury shares should not be taken into account when
calculating percentage)

12,188

0.00%

16. Date issuer informed of transaction

24 August 2006

If a person discharging managerial responsibilities has been granted options by
the issuer complete the following boxes



17 Date of grant

Not applicable

18. Period during which or date on which it can be exercised

Not applicable

19. Total amount paid (if any) for grant of the option

Not applicable

20. Description of shares or debentures involved (class and number)

Not applicable

21. Exercise price (if fixed at time of grant) or indication that price is to be
fixed at the time of exercise

Not applicable

22. Total number of shares or debentures over which options held following
notification

Not applicable

23. Any additional information

Not applicable

24. Name of contact and telephone number for queries

Mrs Sheelagh Duffield 0141 636 4544

Name and signature of duly authorised officer of issuer responsible for making
notification

Mrs Sheelagh Duffield, Company Secretary

Date of notification

24 August 2006

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


		/s/ Scottish Power plc
		(Registrant)

Date: August 24, 2006	By:	/s/ Mrs Sheelagh Duffield
		Mrs Sheelagh Duffield
		Company Secretary