The Scottish Government said NHS consultant doctors across Scotland voted to accept a £124.9 million increase in their pay packages “ensuring their pay is competitive with other UK nations.”

The pay deal will see a 10.5% uplift to all basic pay — with £5.7 million invested in other contractual elements.

Consultants will now earn packages of between £107,144 and £142,369.

The pay deal will be backdated to April 1, 2024.

Health Secretary Neil Gray said: “I am very pleased that the consultants have voted to accept our pay offer. This will ensure that our consultant workforce feel valued, supported and fairly rewarded.

“This will bring Scotland back into line with recent pay deals in other parts of the UK, ensuring our NHS remains competitive when recruiting and retaining consultants.

“I wish to thank our consultants for their dedication and patience. They are a critical part of NHS Scotland’s workforce and we are committed to supporting them.”