Aquascot, a dedicated Scottish salmon supplier to upscale retailer Waitrose, has named John Housego as its new managing director.

Housego was already a non-executive director at the Ross-shire-based firm.

He replaces Niall MacDonald who left the company after four years for "personal reasons."

"Niall’s tenacity and strong leadership has not only left the Aquascot business in a strong financial position but has also guided us to achieving our goal of 100 percent employee ownership," Aquascot Chairman Charlie Bullock said.