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John Swinney won't attend Alex Salmond's funeral 'in line with family's wishes'

THE Scottish Government has confirmed the First Minister will not attend Alex Salmond’s funeral on Tuesday...

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond’s funeral to take place near his Aberdeenshire home

Family and close friends of Mr Salmond will attend the service at Strichen Parish Church.

Evening Standard

Details released ahead of Alex Salmond's private family funeral

DETAILS of Alex Salmond's private family funeral have been released ahead of the service tomorrow.

The National (Scotland)

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Fury as Scottish Parliament security 'ban Alex Salmond tribute T-shirt'

SCOTTISH Parliament security stepped in to have a woman’s t-shirt “removed” because it displayed a quote from the late Alex Salmond ...

The National (Scotland)

Patrick Harvie: 'We've brought down an SNP Budget before, we'll do it again'

THE Scottish Greens have “brought down an SNP budget” before and will do so again if needs be, the party’s co-leader has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Yes leads in first Scottish independence poll since Alex Salmond's death

SUPPORT for Scottish independence is sitting at 52 per cent, according to a new poll.

The National (Scotland)

Salmond death a shock because so many admired him, Alba Party chairwoman says

Alex Salmond died following a heart attack on October 12 while attending the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy conference in Orhid in North Macedonia.

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Legal challenge to winter fuel payment cut given green light to proceed

Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, raised the case in the Court of Session.

The Independent UK

'Unacceptable': Ex-Scots Tory comms chief hits out at Alex Salmond repatriation

THE repatriation of Alex Salmond's body was "unacceptable" and governments "better fix" protocols in place so it doesn't happen…

The National (Scotland)

Judge approves legal action against governments over Winter Fuel Payment cut

A SCOTTISH couple who launched a legal challenge against both the UK and Scottish governments over the Winter Fuel Payment have been given…

The National (Scotland)

Convoy organised to sign Alex Salmond’s book of condolences ahead of funeral

A CONVOY has been organised to sign Alex Salmond’s book of condolences in Edinburgh ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government offered to pay to repatriate Alex Salmond's body, Alba confirm

THE Scottish Government offered to pay for Alex Salmond's repatriation but a private plane was quicker, it has been confirmed by Alba ...

The National (Scotland)

Salmond’s funeral to be held on October 29

The funeral will be private and only for friends and family.

The Independent UK

Alex Salmond's private funeral date confirmed

THE date of Alex Salmond's private funeral has been confirmed.

The National (Scotland)

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No decision to bar Nicola Sturgeon from Alex Salmond memorial, says acting Alba chief

NO decision has been made to bar Nicola Sturgeon from Alex Salmond’s memorial service, the acting leader of the Alba Party has said.

The National (Scotland)

Family of Alex Salmond considering St Andrew's Day celebration

THE friends and family of Alex Salmond are considering a major celebration of his life on St Andrew’s Day in the capital.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Parliament issues statement on why Alex Salmond tributes were removed

THE Scottish Parliament has issued a statement on why tributes to former first minister Alex Salmond were removed from outside Holyrood...

The National (Scotland)

Jeremy Clarkson reveals heart surgery after 'Alex Salmond’s death raised concerns'

TOP GEAR star Jeremy Clarkson has had heart surgery following the sudden death of former first minister Alex Salmond ...

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Alba 'confident' for 2026 election despite 'devastating' loss of Alex Salmond

ALBA remain confident they can increase their vote share at the Holyrood election in 2026 despite the “devastating” death of leader Alex…

The National (Scotland)

Surge in Scottish independence support predicted after Alex Salmond's death

A LEADING Alba figure has called upon the nation to “deliver independence for Scotland” in honour of Alex Salmond’s legacy as he predicted a…

The National (Scotland)

In pictures: Tributes laid for Alex Salmond outside Scottish Parliament

TRIBUTES continue to be laid for the late former first minister Alex Salmond...

The National (Scotland)

MSP shares one of Alex Salmond's 'best ever' indy speeches in tribute to former FM

AN SNP MSP has shared a video of one of Alex Salmond’s “best ever speeches” in tribute to the former first minister...

The National (Scotland)

Vigil to be held for Alex Salmond on St Andrew's Day

AN independence group is to host a vigil for Alex Salmond on St Andrew's Day next month.

The National (Scotland)

Piper welcomes Alex Salmond back to Scotland with Freedom Come All Ye

THE song a lone piper played while the body of Alex Salmond was returned to Scottish soil has been identified ...

The National (Scotland)

Family and colleagues gather in Aberdeen to welcome Alex Salmond home

THE family of Alex Salmond, colleagues and friends gathered at Aberdeen Airport as the former first minister’s body arrived back home in…

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