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Swinney and Brown at memorial service for ‘giant of a man’ Alex Salmond

The former prime minister and current Scottish First Minister were among the congregation at a memorial service in Edinburgh on St Andrew’s Day.

Evening Standard

Scottish Tories take three seats from SNP in Aberdeenshire by-elections

THE Scottish Tories have won three Aberdeenshire council seats from SNP in three of five by-elections being announced today.

The National (Scotland)

SNP bid to defend seats as five by-elections take place in councils across Scotland

VOTERS in a number of council wards across Scotland are to take to the polls today (November 7) as the SNP look to defend four out of the five seats…

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Eilidh Shaw on her rapid rise to becoming Scotland's best female road rider

A year ago, Eilidh Shaw was unknown outside of cycling circles but now, as she looks forward to 2025, she's established herself as Scotland's…

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Could legal bid stop ‘cruel’ UK government plan to axe winter fuel benefit?

Labour government’s decision to scrap a winter allowance for elderly people to meet heating costs was met with outrage.

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Mourners say goodbye to ‘political giant’ Alex Salmond at his funeral

Former SNP leader and first minister ‘restored pride in our nation’, says acting Alba head in eulogy

The Guardian - UK

Read Kenny MacAskill's full eulogy for Alex Salmond

ACTING Alba leader Kenny MacAskill has paid tribute to former first minister Alex Salmond at his funeral in Strichen ...

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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)

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…

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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.

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Susan Egelstaff: Alba Road Team's success reaches further than just the cycling world

Alba Development Road Team has achieved significant success since 2022 and as their third season concludes, its becoming apparent its impact is…

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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…

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Footage shows Alex Salmond receive guard of honour

THE coffin of Alex Salmond has been put on a plane in North Macedonia, with a guard of honour overseeing the start of his journey.

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North Macedonian government praised for 'fitting tribute' to Alex Salmond

THE North Macedonian government has been praised for giving a “fitting tribute” to Alex Salmond ...

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'The RAF should be sent': Anger as private plane to bring Alex Salmond home

IT has now been revealed that the private donor paying to repatriate the body of Alex Salmond is Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter.

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Alba's Chris McEleny to fight by-election 'in Alex Salmond's honour'

ALBA’S Chris McEleny is set to return to Scotland to fight a council by-election in “honour” of the former first minister

The Guardian - UK

Private donor to pay for Alex Salmond’s body to be flown home

Move comes after Foreign Office rejected calls for RAF to arrange flight following Salmond’s death in North Macedonia

The Independent UK

Alex Salmond died as he opened bottle of ketchup, witness claims

Alba Party leader died aged 69 after suffering heart attack in North Macedonia on Saturday

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Alba membership increases following death of Alex Salmond

THE Alba Party has reported an increase in its membership following the death of Alex Salmond.

Evening Standard

Alex Salmond died 'while trying to open bottle of ketchup', says eyewitness

Mr Salmond was reportedly helping the Alba Party chair open a bottle of ketchup when he suffered a heart attack and died during lunch

The National (Scotland)

UK Government pressed to arrange RAF flight to return Alex Salmond's body

THE UK Government has been pressed over the practicalities repatriating Alex Salmond's body following his sudden death abroad, with calls for the…

The National (Scotland)

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 Guardian - UK

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

Tributes paid to Alex Salmond’s ‘colossal contribution’ to Scottish and UK politics

First minister John Swinney says predecessor, who died on Saturday, ‘had a huge impact on our public life’

The Independent UK

Alex Salmond death – latest: Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to ‘mentor’ ex-Scottish first minister

Sir Keir Starmer also praises Alba leader as ‘monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics’

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