Former first minister Alex Salmond has been remembered as not just the political leader who took Scotland “so close to his dream of independence”, but as a “dear friend”. Tributes were paid to the ...

Alex Salmond will be laid to rest in a private funeral ... Sir Tom Hunter. Mr Salmond's body was repatriated to Aberdeen Airport on 18 October. His family, including his wife, Moira, and acting ...

"Sometimes when I'd nip down for change at the local shop you'd just Alex in there getting his messages. "It's a sad day for the village. The fact his wife wanted to have his funeral here means a lot.

Alex Salmond's funeral will be held on Tuesday 29 October ... from North Macedonia was paid for by Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter. His coffin was greeted by members of his family, acting ...

Alex Salmond ... including his wife, Moira, and acting Alba Party leader, Kenny MacAskill, greeted the coffin as a piper played Freedom Come All Ye. Close friend and Conservative MP Sir David ...

Nicola Sturgeon will be banned from attending the funeral of Alex Salmond, sources close to the late first ... My thoughts are with Moira (his wife), his wider family and his friends." Their ...

Nicola Sturgeon has reportedly been 'barred' from Alex Salmond's funeral and memorial plans ... Saltire-draped coffin on Friday afternoon. His wife Moira, sister Gail and acting Alba Party ...