Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland and a towering figure in Scottish politics, has died at the age of 69.
Salmond, who played a key role in shaping the Scottish independence movement, passed away while delivering a speech in North Macedonia earlier today. His death has sent shockwaves through political circles in Scotland and beyond.
As leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Salmond served two terms as First Minister between 2007 and 2014, leading Scotland through its first independence referendum in 2014. While the vote ultimately resulted in Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom, Salmond’s leadership was pivotal in galvanising a new generation of nationalists and placing Scottish independence at the heart of UK politics.
In recent years, Salmond founded the Alba Party, continuing his campaign for Scottish independence and furthering his vision for Scotland’s future.
Tributes have already begun pouring in for Salmond, remembered as a bold and passionate advocate for Scotland. The circumstances surrounding his sudden death remain under investigation.
