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Alex Salmond and his wife Moira pictured in 2015

'Darkest moment': Salmond's wife and family pay tribute to 'loving husband'
The family of Alex Salmond have paid tribute to a "formidable politician" and "a devoted and loving husband", following his death aged 69.

Alex Salmond in 2015

Alex Salmond in 2015

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Brian Taylor: I knew Alex Salmond for decades. He was flawed but almost unstoppable

Alex Salmond attending the Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2024 in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

Alex Salmond attending the Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2024 in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

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Macedonia conference leader describes Alex Salmond's last moments

Jim Sillars (left) with Alex Salmond in 1992

Jim Sillars (left) with Alex Salmond in 1992

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Jim Sillars: Alex Salmond's untimely death has an important consequence

Alex Salmond speaking at a past SNP conference in Glasgow. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Alex Salmond speaking at a past SNP conference in Glasgow. Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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'No one will ever again come as close as Salmond did to making Scotland independent'

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John Mason expelled from SNP over 'abhorrent' Gaza comments

Alex Salmond founded the Alba party in March 2021

Alex Salmond founded the Alba party in March 2021

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What next for the Alba party following Alex Salmond's death?

Kelly Macdonald attends the UK Premiere of Operation Mincemeat at The Curzon Mayfair on April 12, 2022 in London, England.

Kelly Macdonald attends the UK Premiere of Operation Mincemeat at The Curzon Mayfair on April 12, 2022 in London, England.

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If you live in LA, celebrity is tricky but I live in Glasgow, says Kelly MacDonald

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Born to run: At 75, Bruce Springsteen is back on the road again

First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Shona Robison

First Minister John Swinney and finance secretary Shona Robison

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SNP consider supermarket and private jet taxes to strike Budget deal with Greens

Alex Salmond and Joanna Cherry at the All Under One Banner March fromKelvingrove to Glasgow Green in May 2023.

Alex Salmond and Joanna Cherry at the All Under One Banner March fromKelvingrove to Glasgow Green in May 2023.

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Legal action will continue and Salmond 'will be completely vindicated', says Cherry

Scotland's latest millionaire entrepreneur with Balliemeanoch in the background

Scotland's latest millionaire entrepreneur with Balliemeanoch in the background

Business Week 📈

How Scotland’s new millionaire entrepreneur sold power plan to Europe's top player

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as he stands on stage with family members during the Republican National Convention

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump gestures to the crowd as he stands on stage with family members during the Republican National Convention

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Trust me, the Republican Party is a hollowed out husk and Trump is heading for defeat

PM Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish labour leader Anas Sarwar

PM Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish labour leader Anas Sarwar

NEIL MACKAY'S BIG READ

National government

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How Starmer’s first 100 days has doomed Labour’s hopes of defeating the SNP

'There's a distinct soulfulness to Scottish music’

What will happen to Alex Salmond's unfinished business?

Stephen Noon has been appointed as a senior aide to First Minister John Swinney

Stephen Noon has been appointed as a senior aide to First Minister John Swinney

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Stephen Noon: Can the former Jesuit help the SNP win a fifth term in power?

Funeral scammer and sex offender running multiple Edinburgh businesses

Funeral scammer and sex offender running multiple Edinburgh businesses

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Funeral scammer and sex offender running multiple Edinburgh businesses

Middle management is too high stress, low reward, say Gen Z

Middle management is too high stress, low reward, say Gen Z

Susan Swarbrick

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My Midlife Diary: Gen Z don't want to be middle managers - good on them, I reckon

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'No one will ever again come as close as Salmond did to making Scotland independent'

'Piers Morgan made his mate Lorraine Kelly sound like one of the Kray twins'

Dani Garavelli: University students will continue to thrive against crumbling world

Brian Taylor: I knew Alex Salmond for decades. He was flawed but almost unstoppable

How Starmer’s first 100 days has doomed Labour’s hopes of defeating the SNP

Beware of the lure of an estate agent’s window on your holidays

Andy Maciver: The SNP needs to look forward, not back, and spurn the Greens

Sport

Alex Salmond speaks at an anti-sectarianism event during his time as First Minister of Scotland

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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.

Portugal have won all three of their Group A1 matches

Portugal have won all three of their Group A1 matches

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Scotland vs Portugal: kick-off time, not on TV - but live stream available

Dire Mebude training with Scotland Under-21s

Dire Mebude training with Scotland Under-21s

No regrets for Dire Mebude over swapping Rangers for Pep's Manchester City at sixteen

Scotland manager Steve Clarke during the UEFA Nations League Group A1 match at the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia

Scotland manager Steve Clarke during the UEFA Nations League Group A1 match at the Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia

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Scotland's challenge: Breaking the streak against Portugal as Clarke's record tumbles

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo was given a 8.4 rating by FotMob

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo was given a 8.4 rating by FotMob

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo continues to score on international stage as Scotland clash approaches

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Opinion

Alex Salmond in 2015

Alex Salmond in 2015

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Brian Taylor: I knew Alex Salmond for decades. He was flawed but almost unstoppable

Dire Mebude training with Scotland Under-21s

Dire Mebude training with Scotland Under-21s

No regrets for Dire Mebude over swapping Rangers for Pep's Manchester City at sixteen

Elena Sadiku's side's baptism of fire helps provide fresh perspective for Scottish game

Elena Sadiku's side's baptism of fire helps provide fresh perspective for Scottish game

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Alison McConnell: Celtic's UWCL test will shape outcome for future

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Business

Scotland's latest millionaire entrepreneur with Balliemeanoch in the background

Scotland's latest millionaire entrepreneur with Balliemeanoch in the background

Business Week 📈

How Scotland’s new millionaire entrepreneur sold power plan to Europe's top player

Flats and shops plan approved for Port Glasgow's Star Hotel

Flats and shops plan approved for Port Glasgow's Star Hotel

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Flats and shops plan approved for historic former hotel

Funeral scammer and sex offender running multiple Edinburgh businesses

Funeral scammer and sex offender running multiple Edinburgh businesses

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Funeral scammer and sex offender running multiple Edinburgh businesses

ScotRail is hiring skilled engineers at its Inverness Depot

ScotRail is hiring skilled engineers at its Inverness Depot

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ScotRail to boost Highland workforce with new engineering roles

Companies have engaged with communities

Companies have engaged with communities

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Hidden cost of creating Scotland’s new energy powerhouses

The hotel is on the North Coast 500

The hotel is on the North Coast 500

Family to sell village hotel on world-famous Scottish tourist route

Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister

Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister

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Brian Donnelly: 'Step-change' as Labour underwrites new £1bn Scottish hydro projects