Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond Dies at 69

Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, has passed away at the age of 69. Salmond, a prominent figure in Scotland’s nationalist movement, was giving a speech in North Macedonia when he died.

Salmond led the Scottish National Party (SNP) in two separate periods: from 1990 to 2000 and again from 2004 to 2014. During his second tenure as leader, he served as the First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014. He is notably remembered for his role in leading the SNP into the Scottish independence referendum in 2014, although the “Yes Scotland” campaign was ultimately defeated, leading to his resignation.

In recent years, Salmond had parted ways with the SNP and founded a new pro-independence party called Alba. His contributions to Scottish politics and his advocacy for Scottish independence have left a significant mark on the country’s political landscape.

Details surrounding his death are still emerging, but it is confirmed that he passed away after delivering a speech in North Macedonia.