Tavish Scott, a former Scottish government minister and Shetland member of the Scottish parliament (MSP), has been appointed as the new CEO of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO).

The trade body, which represents Scotland’s salmon producers, has moved quickly to fill the vacancy left by Julie Hesketh-Laird, who leaves at the end of September.

Scott comes from Scottish Rugby, where he has been head of external affairs.