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Alex Salmond's lawyers hail late former first minister's 'courage'

ALEX Salmond’s lawyers have paid tribute to the former first minister’s “courage” as he faced the “apparatus of the state turning against…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024

'Political giant who created modern SNP': Martin Hannan's obituary of Alex Salmond

THE death of former first minister Alex Salmond at the age of 69 in North Macedonia on Saturday has robbed Scotland of a true political giant ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024

Acting Alba leader writes to members following Alex Salmond's death

THE acting leader of the Alba Party has sent an emotional letter to members following the death of founder Alex Salmond.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024

Alex Salmond normalised concept of Scottish independence as he led SNP to power

Former first minister established party as a political force but questions later emerged about influence he wielded

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

The Hearts fan who fought to save Rangers and rid Scottish football of sectarianism

Hearts fan Alex Salmond helped to stop the Gorgie club going into liquidation - but he also fought to save Rangers and rid Scotland of sectarianism.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2024

'Bold and courageous': Yes Scotland leaders pay tribute to Alex Salmond

LEADING figures from the Yes Scotland campaign have paid tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond following his sudden death aged 69.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2024

Alex Salmond: The man who taught me political journalism is a contact sport – well before Donald Trump

News analysis: Both The Independent’s political editor David Maddox and Whitehall editor Kate Devlin were Scottish politics reporters at the height of Alex Salmond’s powers. David writes about the political giant he knew with memories from Kate

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

John Curtice looks back on Alex Salmond's impact on Scottish independence

POLLING expert Professor John Curtice has said Alex Salmond “did more than anybody else” to make independence central to the debate about…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2024

Alex Salmond’s political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland

While the Alba leader’s final years were dominated by controversy, his vision for independence changed Scottish politics for ever, says writer, journalist, campaigner and podcaster Lesley Riddoch

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

Alba depute leader reflects on what Alex Salmond's death means for party

THE deputy leader of the Alba Party has said it is too soon to consider what Alex Salmond’s death will mean for the organisation.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2024