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Kenny MacAskill confirms bid to run for Alba leadership

KENNY MacAskill has announced his decision to stand for the Alba Party leadership...

The National (Scotland)

Alba face first leadership contest – but can they survive without Alex Salmond?

KENNY MacAskill’s decision to contest the Alba leadership against Ash Regan triggers the party’s first leadership election in its five years of…

The National (Scotland)

Search launched for more than 30 'hidden' fragments of Stone of Destiny

A SEARCH is under way to trace the stories of more than 30 fragments of the Stone of Destiny which separated from the ancient artefact after it was…

The National (Scotland)

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How missing fragments of ancient Stone of Destiny were hidden in plain sight for decades

The exact location of most of these small chips lost in the famous theft from Westminster Abbey remains a mystery

The Independent UK

Search for more than 30 ‘hidden’ fragments of Stone of Destiny after 1951 repair

A researcher is exploring the mystery of small fragments which were separated from the ancient Stone of Scone.

The Independent UK

Let bereaved grieve in peace, says Swinney after plea from Salmond’s widow

Moira Salmond has said recent criticism of her late husband Alex is causing distress for herself and the family.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon announces end of marriage to Peter Murrell with ‘heavy heart’

The former Scottish first minister had been married to Mr Murrell, the former chief executive of the SNP, since 2010.

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Nicola Sturgeon announces divorce from Peter Murrell

Former Scottish first minister says on social media that ‘we have been separated for some time now’

The Guardian - UK

'Unfair and distressing’: Alex Salmond's widow issues statement amid attacks on him

The widow of Alex Salmond says comments from those “determined to damage” her late husband’s reputation are unfair and distressing, urging…

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond’s widow says attacks on him are ‘unfair and distressing’

Her intervention comes following an interview in which Nicola Sturgeon discussed Mr Salmond’s behaviour.

Evening Standard

Gregor Gall: What history tells us about the future of Alba

YOU would think that the Alba Party had an awful lot of things going for them.

The National (Scotland)

I grieved for Salmond four or five years ago, says Sturgeon

The pair once formed one of the most successful political partnerships in UK history.

Evening Standard

Nicola Sturgeon claims she 'intervened' to stop Alex Salmond 'bullying' colleagues

NICOLA Sturgeon has claimed she “intervened” to stop Alex Salmond from bullying colleagues “many times”.

The National (Scotland)

Ash Regan confirms bid to succeed Alex Salmond as Alba leader

ASH Regan has announced she will stand to become the next leader of the Alba Party...

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Nicola Sturgeon news, interviews and updates on former first minister

NICOLA Sturgeon served as the first minister of Scotland from 2014 to 2023 and is the current MSP for Glasgow Southside...

The National (Scotland)

Chris McEleny to step down as Alba general secretary when new leader found

CHRIS McEleny is to step down as the general secretary of the Alba Party when a new leader is installed...

The Independent UK

Megrahi release not discussed by cabinet ahead of decision, papers show

The man convicted over the Lockerbie bombing was released in 2009 on compassionate grounds.

The National (Scotland)

'No Nicola Sturgeon succession' if Scotland voted Yes in 2014, journalist claims

If Scotland had voted to become independent in 2014, Nicola Sturgeon would not have risen to prominence in politics, a journalist has claimed.

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Review of the year: What happened in Scottish politics in 2024?

AT the start of 2024, Humza Yousaf was the first minister, the SNP and Greens were partners in the Scottish Government, the SNP had 48 MPs at…

Evening Standard

The Scottish political year in review

With a new First Minister, a general election, and the death of a ‘monumental’ political figure, it has been a memorable year in Scottish politics.

The National (Scotland)

New book questions Robert Burns' ties to Scottish independence movement

A NEW book raises the question of whether Burns is the best cultural icon for the Yes movement...

The National (Scotland)

Alex Salmond spoke to police to help Operation Branchform SNP probe, report says

ALEX Salmond spoke to police investigating the SNP finances to help with the probe, reports have said ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government publishes emails on Alex Salmond repatriation efforts

THE UK Government considered using the Royal Air Force (RAF) to return Alex Salmond from North Macedonia following his death, emails show ...

Evening Standard

Humza Yousaf: A trailblazer in the top job who was never in control

Scotland’s former first minister had a shaky tenure in charge.

The Independent UK

Alex Salmond’s niece to contest his former seat at Holyrood for Alba

The former first minister died in October, having already announced plans to stand once again in the 2026 election.

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