Alex Salmond

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that she is stepping down from Scottish politics (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Coming soon to a theatre near you? - Vladimir McTavish

(Photo: John Devlin).

Kenny MacAskill bids to succeed Alex Salmond as leader of Alba party

A maglev train in Japan

Ambitious plan offered 18-minute Edinburgh-Glasgow train journey

Take a look through our photo gallery to see how Alex Salmond was remembered at a memorial service in Edinburgh.

17 photos from Alex Salmond's memorial service

The Proclaimers were supporters of Alex Salmond's Alba party.

Proclaimers to perform at Alex Salmond memorial service

Alex Salmond

Salmond memorial service to be held at St Giles' on St Andrew's Day

Former first minister Alex Salmond – a ‘consequential figure in Scottish public life’

I doubt we will see the like of Alex Salmond again - Susan Dalgety

The overnight road closures will allow the studs to be set out accurately to provide the optimum alignment.

Thousands support petition to rename iconic bridge after Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond's coffin flown back to Scotland

Alex Salmond unfurls a saltire behind Prime Minister David Cameron to celebrate Andy Murray's Wimbledon triumph in 2013

Alex Salmond changed the face of Scottish politics forever - Vladimir McTavish

Alex Salmond and Christine Grahame campaigning

Every cause needs a charismatic leader, Alex Salmond was ours - Christine Graham...

Alex Salmond during final days of the campaign for the September 2014 Referendum on Scotland's Independence. (Pic: Jeff Mitchell/Getty Images).

Alex Salmond’s death reminds us it’s never too late to seize the day - Steve Car...

Former first minister Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond: from free ice cream to independence

Former first minister Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond: from free ice cream to independence

Alex Salmond's body could be brought back to Scotland by RAF

Tributes paid to former First Minister Alex Salmond
Tributes have been paid to former First Minister Alex Salmond, who passed away suddenly yesterday aged 69.
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Alex Salmond addresses Yes meeting.

Former First Minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Yes and No voters during the independence referendum campaign in 2014 (Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty)

No division, just a moment when nation became politically engaged - Vladi...

(Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

10 years after referendum, Independence seems a distant prospect

The result of the 2014 referendum was closer than expected at the start. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

10 years after referendum, Independence seems a distant prospect

Former first minister Alex Salmond

STV wants to switch Alba broadcast 'in case too many people see it'

This summer will see the return of Scotland Speaks, a current affairs debate show with a difference held as part of the Fringe Festival and promoted by the Alba Party Leader, Alex Salmond

Salmond brings current affairs show with a difference back to Fringe - Steve Car...

Newly elected leader of the SNP and FM John Swinney speaks in the main chambe

Can a Swinney change his spots? - John McLellan

Newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) John Swinney, sits in the chamber at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday May 7

We want to bring people back together - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Edinburgh-born John Swinney is expected to be formally installed as First Minister later this week

John Swinney confirmed as new SNP leader

Humza Yousaf leaves after announcing his resignation as First Minister (Picture: Andrew Milligan/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Humza Yousaf has bequeathed his successor a tricky situation

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during a press conference at Bute House, Edinburgh after terminating the Bute House agreement with immediate effect. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister Ian Swanson

Alba MSP Ash Regan holds fate of Humza Yousaf in her hands

Alexei Navalny, who was imprisoned in Russia, has died aged 47. (Credit: Getty images)

We must show support for freethinking Russians - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Former SNP leader Alex Salmond addresses the SNP National conference at Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre in Scotland. Picture: PA

High cost of free college tuition - John McLellan

Alistair Darling represented Edinburgh at Westminster for 28 years, as well as serving as Chancellor during the global banking crisis and leading the Better Together campaign in the independence referendum. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Alistair Darling rose above petty politics

Giant panda Tian Tian - visitors had one final opportunity to say goodbye to Britain's only giant pandas last week before zoo keepers started to get them ready to make their way back to China. Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

No baby pandas but Tian Tian and Yang Guang delighted us with their presence - S...

Edinburgh Eastern MSP Ash Regan with Alba leader Alex Salmond at a press conference to launch her Bill for a new referendum. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

Alba unveils Holyrood Bill for a new referendum

Edinburgh Eastern MSP Ash Regan's defection to Alba means Alex Salmond's party now has a platform t Holyrood.

Is Humza Yousaf too dismissive of Ash Regan defection?

Edinburgh Eastern MSP Ash Regan says she could no longer fulfil her pro-independence mandate as part of the SNP. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

‘SNP indy change made me defect’ says Alba's first MSP

Ash Regan was elected SNP MSP for Edinburgh Eastern in 2016. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Ash Regan quits SNP to join Salmond’s Alba party

Tram works saw Edinburgh's Princes Street closed for months on end. Picture: Neil Hanna.

Your guide to what Lord Hardie had to say on tram fiasco

Penny Mordaunt, who famously held the Sword of State during King Charles' coronation ceremony, proved so popular that her Fringe appearance had to be moved to a bigger venue. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

No escape as politicians take centre stage at Fringe

Kate Forbes has agreed to appear alongside Alex Salmond at his Fringe show, The Ayes Have It! The Ayes Have It!

SNP treating city as showground for their own rows - Ian Murray

Alex Salmond. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Pupils from two Edinburgh schools to take part in Alex Salmond's Fringe show

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I don’t mind politicians muscling in on the Fringe – some of them are funnier th...

First Minister Humza Yousaf has been asked about the delayed Edinburgh tram inquiry at FMQs (Getty Images/ National World)

MSP calls on First Minister for inquiry into tram inquiry

Universities rely on foreign students to help cover the cost of educating Scottish students (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Free university tuition in Scotland may not survive growing pressures

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, following the coronation (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Support for Royals is falling, but monarchy won't be abolished any time soon

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Education slips down the SNP’s list of priorities - Sue Webber

The future is bright for those who grasp the opportunities of the green industrial revolution (Picture: Christian Charisius/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

SNP and Tories have wasted chances to turn country into green superpower

Nicola Sturgeon has been given a plumb office, while other SNP MSPs are sharing a corridor with Conservatives (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sturgeon should quit Holyrood, not be rewarded with an office with a view

First Minister Humza Yousaf believes failing to challenge the UK Government's veto would open the door to more laws being blocked in future (Picture: Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Yousaf has picked the wrong ground for a fight with Westminster – Ian Swanson

Testing of trams on Leith Walk and on to Newhaven is now under way and is going "very well indeed" according to transport convener Scott Arthur

Children and locals could be among first to use new tram route

Kate Forbes, left, Ash Regan, and Humza Yousaf are standing to become leader of the SNP (Picture: Andy Buchanan/pool via Getty Images)

Humza Yousaf laughed at my jokes, I'm not so sure Kate Forbes would

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Readers' letters: Should we have a Scottish election?

Supporters may discover Nicola Sturgeon has killed off their goal of Scottish independence (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Sturgeon resigned to avoid carrying can for end of indy 'dream' – John McLellan

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon waves to people gathered outside Bute House in Edinburgh, after announcing that she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland. (Photo credit: Jane Barlow/PA)

Key moments in Nicola Sturgeon's career as she resigns

Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister of Scotland