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Alex Salmond in a dark suit, with a Scottish government sign and saltire in the background

'Sorrow' Salmond did not live to see an independent Scotland - Flynn

MPs from across the political spectrum paid tribute to Alex Salmond at Westminster, where he served for 25 years.

16 hrs ago
Scotland Politics
Alex Salmond outside court

Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action

The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.

12 hrs ago
Scotland Politics
CalMac ferry at Oban

Ferry fares in Scotland to increase by 10% next year

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop says last year's fare freeze cannot be continued.

15 hrs ago
Scotland Politics

Mason happy to repeat 'no genocide' claim after SNP expulsion

The veteran SNP politician has been expelled from the party after claiming there is no genocide in Gaza.

21 hrs ago
Scotland Politics

'Time stopped' after Salmond collapsed at conference

Organisers say the former first minister fell backwards in his chair after suffering a massive heart attack.

2 days ago
Scotland
Alex Salmond outside court

Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action

The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.

12 hrs ago
Scotland Politics
Alex Salmond, SNP parliamentary candidate for the Gordon constituency, and wife Moira arrive at the count at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre in Aberdeen.

Salmond family pay tribute to 'devoted and loving' man

The family of the former first minister vow to continue his work for Scottish independence.

20 hrs ago
Scotland
Alex Salmond standing behind a TV camera with the Alba logo visible in the background

Alex Salmond: A politician who loved creating headlines

The former Scottish first minister was a politician who rarely missed a media opportunity.

1 day ago
Scotland
CalMac ferry at Oban

Ferry fares in Scotland to increase by 10% next year

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop says last year's fare freeze cannot be continued.

15 hrs ago
Scotland Politics
John Swinney and Alex Salmond pictured at Bute House, Edinburgh, during the late SNP leader's time as Scotland's First Minister

Alex Salmond 'left footprint on Scottish politics', says Swinney

Scotland's first minister says the late SNP leader took the party from the fringes of politics to the heart of government.

2 days ago
Scotland Politics
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth, who has a blonde bob, red lipstick and a black blazer, sitting in the Holyrood chamber

Gilruth keeps £145m from councils over teacher numbers row

Government says the money has been earmarked to maintain teacher jobs, but Cosla disagrees with it being ringfenced.

4 days ago
Scotland
A chain link fence in the foreground with a prison wall and prison building in the background at Low Moss

Why are there so many people in Scotland's jails?

Scotland's prison population is again nearing a record high - but what can be done about it?

4 days ago
Scotland
Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney talking to each other with Edinburgh in the background. Both men are wearing dark suits, white shirts and ties.

Council of Nations tackles challenge of UK power-sharing

The prime minister, the devolved leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and England's mayors are meeting in Edinburgh.

4 days ago
Scotland Politics
Prison officer in jail

Ministers shelve plan for early release of long-term prisoners

Inmates sentenced to less than four years would be freed after 40% of their term under new proposals.

5 days ago
Scotland Politics

Features and analysis

A close-up of Alex Salmond looking off into the distance, wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and blue tie.

Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy

Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.

2 days ago
Scotland
Alex Salmond

In pictures: Alex Salmond's career in politics

Salmond served as first minister for seven years, including during the Scottish independence campaign in 2014.

3 days ago
Scotland Politics
Alex Salmond at a rally for Scottish Independence in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, in 2012. He is smiling at the camera with arms streached out - behind him are thousands of people waving flags and cheering

Alex Salmond obituary: A man and a politician of contradictions

The 69-year old was first minister for seven years but resigned after losing the 2014 referendum.

3 days ago
Scotland Politics
Alex Salmond standing at a podium during campaigning for the 2014 independence referendum.

Key moments of Alex Salmond's life and career... in 107 seconds

A look back at some of the key moments from the life and career of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond.

3 days ago
Scotland Politics
BBC Scotland political correspondent Kirsten Campbell

Take a look at the Scottish Parliament building on its 20th birthday

The Scottish Parliament officially opened 20 years ago - but did you know the meanings behind some of its key features?

6 days ago
Scotland

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