CASTLE Street Investments paid former chief executive Phil Gripton almost £288,000 in the year when the former Cupid business sold off its casual online dating assets and got rid of the majority of its 210 staff.

The company's annual report for 2014 show Mr Gripton received a £40,000 bonus on top of a near £230,000 salary and benefits worth almost £18,000.

Chief financial officer Niall Stirling also got a £40,000 bonus as part of a package worth £225,937.

The report notes Mr Gripton resigned at the end of March.