13 January 2015 FIRSTGROUP PLC ("FirstGroup") DIRECTOR EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTFurther to the announcement on 12 September 2014, FirstGroup notes that JohnMcFarlane, Chairman of FirstGroup, joined the board of Barclays PLC as anon-executive director with effect from 1 January 2015.This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.14For further information, please contact:Robert WelchGroup Company SecretaryTel: +44 (0) 207 725 5435