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Stephen Flynn and Jeremy Corbyn were among those who paid tribute to Alex Salmond

Watch as MPs pay tribute to Alex Salmond in House of Commons

The former first minister died after collapsing during an event in North Macedonia

The former first minister died after collapsing during an event in North Macedonia

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Alex Salmond’s cause of death confirmed as heart attack

Alex Salmond with a copy of The National in our former offices.

Alex Salmond with a copy of The National in our former offices.

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National readers share their memories of Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond was a class act, and we will never see his like again

Alex Salmond was a class act, and we will never see his like again

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Alex Salmond will be remembered as a Scottish national hero

Tributes have poured in from across the world for former first minister Alex Salmond

Tributes have poured in from across the world for former first minister Alex Salmond

Media Watch: How papers in Scotland and abroad reported Alex Salmond's death

Amirreza Tayebi with Alex Salmond

Amirreza Tayebi with Alex Salmond

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Alex Salmond, Sean Connery and the student project I'll never forget

Richard Murphy writes on the sudden passing of Alex Salmond

Richard Murphy writes on the sudden passing of Alex Salmond

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Richard Murphy: Why I'll miss my conversations with Alex Salmond

Tributes are left to former first minister Alex Salmond outside the Scottish Parliament after his death on Saturday

Tributes are left to former first minister Alex Salmond outside the Scottish Parliament after his death on Saturday

'Charismatic but controversial': How global media reported Alex Salmond's death

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, photographed with the Ryder Cup in 2011

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, photographed with the Ryder Cup in 2011

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'Political giant who created modern SNP': Martin Hannan's obituary of Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond died in North Macedonia from a suspected heart attack

Alex Salmond died in North Macedonia from a suspected heart attack

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

Nick MacPherson said issues such as offshore wind are better looked at on a UK-wide basis

Nick MacPherson said issues such as offshore wind are better looked at on a UK-wide basis

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Devolving Crown Estate to Scotland was ‘mistake’ says ex-top Treasury official

First Minister John Swinney during a speech at the Fife Renewables Centre

First Minister John Swinney during a speech at the Fife Renewables Centre

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John Swinney tells investment summit that growth will help tackle child poverty

The refinery is set to close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

The refinery is set to close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

Importance of Grangemouth oil refinery to Scotland can’t be overstated

Alex Salmond speaking at the SNP's 2016 conference in Glasgow

Alex Salmond speaking at the SNP's 2016 conference in Glasgow

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Fury as former Labour minister attacks 'ethno-nationalist' Alex Salmond on French TV

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government is set to continue despite his death

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government is set to continue despite his death

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Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government to continue

The former FM took the independence movement to a whole new level

The former FM took the independence movement to a whole new level

We are mourning the loss of Alex Salmond but the dream will never die

Boris Johnson made an admission about the Internal Market Act in his new book

Boris Johnson made an admission about the Internal Market Act in his new book

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Call for Internal Market Act rethink after Boris Johnson admission

An expert has explored the 'missing voices' of the independence referendum

An expert has explored the 'missing voices' of the independence referendum

Scottish independence referendum

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Expert delves into 'missing voices' of Scottish independence referendum

Suechi Kido, general secretary of Nihon Hidankyo, pictured with anti-nuclear weapon campaigners outside the UN headquarters in New York City

Suechi Kido, general secretary of Nihon Hidankyo, pictured with anti-nuclear weapon campaigners outside the UN headquarters in New York City

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

I met this year's winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. This is what it was like

It's a dire situation in the urban refugee camp

It's a dire situation in the urban refugee camp

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Diaries from Gaza

'My family are trapped in Jabalia refugee camp under constant Israeli bombardment'

Billionaire brothers Sandy and James Easdale have acquired the massive former Berry BPI site on Port Glasgow Road

Billionaire brothers Sandy and James Easdale have acquired the massive former Berry BPI site on Port Glasgow Road

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Easdales acquire massive site as property empire grows to £800m

More than 400 sanctions were imposed on Iran on Monday

More than 400 sanctions were imposed on Iran on Monday

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UK imposes sanctions on senior Iranian military figures

From left: John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon, Alex Salmond, and Michael Russell

From left: John Swinney, Nicola Sturgeon, Alex Salmond, and Michael Russell

John Swinney lodges Holyrood motion marking Alex Salmond's 'substantial' impact

Gregg Wallace co-hosts MasterChef UK alongside John Torode

Gregg Wallace co-hosts MasterChef UK alongside John Torode

Gregg Wallace addresses ‘sexual comments’ allegations after BBC probe

Taoiseach Simon Harris (left) and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaking to the media in April

Taoiseach Simon Harris (left) and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaking to the media in April

Spain urges European Commission to 'take a stance' on Israel trade deal

At the time of writing, the video had been viewed more than 1.6 million times

At the time of writing, the video had been viewed more than 1.6 million times

'A total lie': Scottish mosque target of online misinformation in fake viral video

Former first minister Humza Yousaf issued a statement after shocking images of people burning in an Israeli air strike were released

Former first minister Humza Yousaf issued a statement after shocking images of people burning in an Israeli air strike were released

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Humza Yousaf speaks out after 'innocent people burned alive' by Israeli air strike

Chris Kane has supported the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

Chris Kane has supported the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment

Stirling Council

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Scottish Labour councillors slated for voting to 'protect MP' they work for

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Andrew Tickell: Paula Vennells has failed to give a decent apology

Lesley Riddoch: Nations and regions meeting exposes Labour's priorities

Ruth Wishart: All about the numbers as Keir Starmer takes 100 days to plummet to -33

Owen Jones: What 100 days of Keir Starmer has taught us

Our Scotland

Wigtown has been named one of the best market towns in the whole of the UK

Wigtown has been named one of the best market towns in the whole of the UK

Book lover's 'heaven' in Scotland named one of the best market towns in the UK

Castle Sween dates back to the 1100s

Castle Sween dates back to the 1100s

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Take a look at Scotland's oldest castle with over 900 years of rich history

This 13-century monument is the real deal, ramparts and all, with stunning views over the Sound of Mull

This 13-century monument is the real deal, ramparts and all, with stunning views over the Sound of Mull

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

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10 of the best restaurants with rooms to stay in across Scotland

As the autumn chill comes in, our thoughts turn towards slower cooked, warming, and comforting dishes

As the autumn chill comes in, our thoughts turn towards slower cooked, warming, and comforting dishes

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

Forget pumpkin patches, try an autumnal farmers' market instead

Douneside Hotel, in Aberdeenshire, looking majestic in the snow

Douneside Hotel, in Aberdeenshire, looking majestic in the snow

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

10 of the best Scottish hotels for a cosy break this winter

The Draconids are set to peak on Tuesday, October 8

The Draconids are set to peak on Tuesday, October 8

How to see the Draconid meteor shower in Scotland tonight amid dazzling peak

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire were named the best places to live in the UK

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire were named the best places to live in the UK

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See why this 'vibrant' Scottish region is the best place to live in the UK

'I sometimes can’t believe that I’ve got to the age of 48 but then when you speak to someone at 78 they say the same thing.'

'I sometimes can’t believe that I’ve got to the age of 48 but then when you speak to someone at 78 they say the same thing.'

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

Roddy Woomble shares his disbelief at releasing his 17th record

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The former FM took the independence movement to a whole new level

We are mourning the loss of Alex Salmond but the dream will never die

The refinery is set to close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

The refinery is set to close in the second quarter of 2025 with the loss of 400 jobs

Importance of Grangemouth oil refinery to Scotland can’t be overstated

Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli bombardment in Gaza

Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli bombardment in Gaza

Israel Hamas War

Saturday’s edition highlighted the media’s double standards

The FM met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as the Council of the Nations and Regions came to Edinburgh

The FM met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as the Council of the Nations and Regions came to Edinburgh

Council of the Nations and Regions

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Were some too quick to judge Swinney’s decision to attend meeting?

Alex Salmond addressing a rally in Perth on September 17, 2014

Alex Salmond addressing a rally in Perth on September 17, 2014

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Death of Alex Salmond is an immense loss for Scotland

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Sport

Jeremie Frimpong in action for the Dutch national team

Jeremie Frimpong in action for the Dutch national team

The Celtic windfall that could be triggered by European champions

Sutton counters Celtic & Rangers monotony moan in pointed Aberdeen reminder

'Hard watching it' - Jermain Defoe makes blunt Rangers admission

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