The remains of Alex Salmond have been returned to Scotland via a private flight from North Macedonia, where he had been on holiday. Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, passed away earlier this month at the age of 65. He had been a prominent figure in Scottish politics for decades, leading the campaign for Scottish independence in the 2014 referendum.
The plane, chartered by Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter, arrived at Aberdeen Airport with Salmond’s coffin draped in a Saltire and accompanied by his Alba Party colleague Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh. The coffin was met by members of Salmond’s family, as well as the new leader of the Alba Party, Kenny MacAskill, and a lone piper. It was then taken to Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire by hearse.
Salmond’s death has been marked by an outpouring of tributes from political figures across the UK. Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s First Minister, hailed him as “one of the most able politicians of his generation” and a “giant of Scottish politics”. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown also paid tribute to Salmond, describing him as a “formidable opponent and a charismatic political leader”.
Salmond’s legacy in Scottish politics is a complex one, with some seeing him as a trailblazer for Scottish independence and others criticising his tactics during the 2014 referendum campaign. Regardless of one’s political views, however, it is clear that Salmond played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of Scotland for decades and will be remembered as a towering figure in Scottish politics
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