Alex Salmond was Scotland's first nationalist First Minister and one of the most influential figures in modern Scottish politics. As leader of the SNP, he transformed the party into a force of government and led the campaign for Scottish independence during the 2014 referendum.
Salmond died in October 2024 at the age of 69, leaving a lasting impact on the Scottish independence movement and the constitutional debate over Scotland's future. Read the latest Alex Salmond news, tributes, analysis and commentary from The National.