The Scotsman has compiled a list of the top earners in terms of salaries among the heads of Scotland’s quangos – the quasi-autonomous, non-governmental organisations that operate at arms length from the Scottish Government.
And among the top ten on this list, there are some noticeable names, including former ScotRail managing director Alex Hynes, who was seconded to the Department for Transport last month after a long-running stint with the publicly-owned train operator.
Other quangos represented on this top ten list include Scottish Water, Ferguson Marine, NHS Lothian and Scottish Enterprise.
And the salaries range from a peak of £334,999 to £175,000 in the highest bracket of senior manages attached to these quangos.
Continue reading below for the full top ten list.
5. Wayne Powell, chief executive at Scotland’s Rural College
Wayne Powell, who is the chief executive of Scotland’s Rural College, comes fifth on the Scotsman's list of top earners, with a salary of £207,000 Photo: SRUC
6. NHS Lothian chief executive Calum Campbell
NHS Lothian chief executive Calum Campbell ranks sixth on the list of top salaries, having earned from £190,000 to £195,000 in his role Photo: Stewart Attwood
7. Jane Grant, chief executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Jane Grant, chief executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - which manages the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (pictured) is seventh on the list of salaries. She earned £189,246. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
8. Ross Haggart, chief officer Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Ross Haggart is the chief officer of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. He ranks eighth on the list of quango head top earners, with a salary of £180,000 to £185,000 Photo: Nic