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Alba party leader Alex Salmond

Salmond: Scots must drive for independence now after being ‘conned’ in 2014

SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan during the SNP leadership debate in Aberdeen in March.

Ash Regan appoints ex-Alba candidate as senior policy advisor

Alba Party leader Alex Salmond was speaking at a rally held by independence campaigners All Under One Banner. Picture: Getty Images

Alex Salmond leads chants for Scottish independence at rally

The Debating Chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh - opened in 2004.

Scottish politics: Labour ahead of SNP on list vote in new poll

It's probably unlikely that Ben Stiller or Robert De Niro, seen in a campervan in Meet The Fockers, will play roles in any future film about the SNP (Picture: Moviestore/Shutterstock)

SNP facing split that makes Alba party breakaway look like minor disagreement

An SNP MP is set to meet with broadcasters

SNP MP to discuss free-to-air Scotland games with broadcasters

Alex Salmond was asked about the arrest of Peter Murrell

Alex Salmond states SNP situation 'very sad' as he reacts to Murrell arrest

Beltane is said to refer to the Celtic sun god, Belenus, and ancient Celts would light two bonfires on this day (May 1) as it was said to increase their fertility and encourage their crops to grow. It was said this date was chosen as it marks the midway point between the Vernal (Spring) equinox and summer solstice. Many other traditions on May 1 have been observed in Scotland for centuries, such as young girls who would rise early that day to wash their faces in the May dew as it was said to offer them good luck.

Spring in Scotland: 9 ancient traditions and Celtic customs of Scottish Spring

CEO Rod Ashley says: 'Alba is an opportunity to design a bank specifically with [SMEs] in mind, helping them to realise their true potential'. Picture: contributed.

Jim McColl's challenger bank Alba cheers being awarded banking licence

(left to right) Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf taking part in the SNP leadership hustings at Eden Court, Inverness.

Analysis: Attacks on the media aim to hide each candidate's fatal flaws

'S e Kara Hanlon tè dhe na snàmhadairean as fheàrr ann an Alba.

Tha leasan cudromach anns na Geamaichean Eileanach

Tha an gnìomhachas a' cumail taic ri 12,000 cosnadh, glè thric anns na coimhearsnachdan iomallach.

Bu chòir co-dhiù cothrom na fèine a thoirt do ghnìomhachas a’ bhradain

Tha Riaghaltas na h-Alba air co-chomhairleachaidh a chur air dòigh air margaidh an fhearainn.

Tha cruaidh feum air gluasad air margaidh an fhearainn

Nuair a thig e gu poileasaidhean a bhios toirt taic dha obair àiteachais san àm ri teachd, chan eil dol as air nach bidh barrachd cuideam dha chur air an àrainneachd.

Tha cothrom ann taic àiteachais fhaighinn ceart - Murray MacLeòid

Alex Salmond, leader of the Alba Party, with Aberdeenshire Council candidates (left to right) Iain Cameron, Trish McPherson and Charlotte Cross.

Salmond says Alba results 'very disappointing' as 'best hope' polls 274 votes

Tha luchd an airgid airson brath a ghabhail air an taic a tha ri faighinn ann an Alba airson a dhol 'uaine'

Tha margaidh an fhearainn air a dhol a-mach à rian

Alex Salmond is embroiled in a planning battle over a large Yes sign on his property.

Alex Salmond takes on local council in 'Yes' sign row

Alex Salmond at his ALBA Party Spring Conference at Hampden. (Picture credit: John Devlin)

Alba will field 100 candidates in local elections

Alba Party Leader and former First Minister Alex Salmond and former SNP MP Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh, who jointly runs the production company behind Mr Salmond's RT programme, which he cancelled after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Alex Salmond refuses to comment on future of his talk show as RT shut down in UK

Vince Cable, the former leader of the Liberal Democrats, on Alba leader Alex Salmond's TV show on RT.

Alex Salmond cancels RT show 'until peace is re-established' following criticism

Alex Salmond continues to present on RT, formerly Russia Today.

Analysis: Why the Russian invasion should be the end of Alex Salmond and Alba

Alex Salmond: Push for independence now while Boris Johnson is mired in scandal

Alex Salmond: Push for independence now while Boris Johnson is mired in scandal

'This year, energy and other household bills are going to increase at a rate which is completely unaffordable for many families,' says Mr Salmond (file image). Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images.

Alba Party calls on Holyrood to fund council tax freeze

Karen Adam MSP said she has received death threats.

SNP MSP Karen Adam 'receives death threats' following paedophile tweet row

Bu chòir do Chomhairle nan Eilean Siar eisimpleir na Pàrlamaid a leantainn

Tha cruaidh fheum air crathadh aig ìre comhairle, tha Murray MacLeòid ag ràdh

Alex Salmond spoke to Alba party delegates at its first conference on Sunday,

Alba: Losing councillors at elections would be ‘disappointing’

Alex Salmond delivers his leaders speech during the first annual conference for the Alba Party at Greenock Town Hall.

Analysis: SNP and Alba conferences are over, so what have we learned?

Alex Salmond after delivering his leaders speech during the first annual conference for the Alba Party at Greenock Town Hall, Greenock, Inverclyde.

The growth of Alba and the shoogly peg - Conor Matchett

Alex Salmond delivers his leaders speech during the first annual conference for the Alba Party at Greenock Town Hall, Greenock, Inverclyde.

Alex Salmond: 'Alba the alternative to the SNP's independence Groundhog Day'

Former SNP MP Kenny MacAskill has been elected deputy leader of the Alba Party.

Alba Party elects Salmond and MacAskill as leaders

Will the Green/SNP deal hurt the independence cause?

Analysis: Why Nicola Sturgeon has changed tune on indy 'super-majority'

Alex Salmond's Alba Party will hold its conference next month.

Kenny MacAskill claims SNP members ignored in deal with Greens

Alba party leader Alex Salmond has been nominated for the position again. Picture: Lisa Ferguson/JPIMedia

Alex Salmond to be challenged for Alba party leadership

Pro-independence protesters hold up Scottish National Party (SNP) emblems as they join a march organised by the grassroots organistaion All Under One Banner calling for Scottish independence in Glasgow in 2020

'No work' on independence case undertaken by Scottish Government since election

Alex Salmond posted the video today

Alex Salmond questions enthusiasm within Holyrood for indyref2

Another former SNP MSP has defected to Alba

Former SNP MSP defects to Alba over 'lack of progress' on independence

A rally of independence supporters held at Glasgow Green. Picture: John Devlin

Scottish independence supporters could take to London streets in referendum push

Alba Party leader Alex Salmond. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Scottish independence already slipping off political agenda – Alex Salmond

Neale Hanvey, who defected from the SNP to join the new Alba Party

Alba's Neale Hanvey brands former SNP colleagues ‘toxic, aggressive and hostile’

Did the Alba Party, led by former first minister Alex Salmond, have any impact on the final results?

Did Alba and All for Unity impact the result and were the polls right?

Alba Party leader Alex Salmond poses for a picture with Kenny MacAskill in the Edinburgh boxing gym of former world champion Alex Arthur (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why the Alba Party are not going away – Kenny MacAskill MP

Alex Salmond on the campaign trail for Alba this month. Where now for the former First Minister following the party's dismal show at the ballot boxes? Picture: PA.

What next for Alex Salmond after failure of Alba at the ballot box?

Alba party leader Alex Salmond in Ellon as votes continue to be counted for the Scottish Parliamentary Elections at the P&J Live/TECA, Aberdeen. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Salmond says Sturgeon 'too cautious' on indy and predicts more SNP defections

Live updates on Scotland's election count.

Scottish Election 2021 RECAP: Updates as SNP eyes Holyrood majority

Alba Party leader Alex Salmond on his phone as votes are being counted for the Scottish Parliamentary Elections at the P&J Live/TECA, Aberdeen. PIC: PA.

Alex Salmond may not lead Alba after election following poor show at ballot box

Scottish Elections 2021: Alex Salmond says success of Alba is 'registering as a party'. (Picture credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Alex Salmond says success of Alba is 'registering as a party'

Alex Salmond, Alba Party leader, during a visit to the Scotsman Lounge in Edinburgh on the campaign trail for the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary Election on May 6 (Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire).

Alba appeals to ‘independence family’

Scotland should go for a “clean break” over debt with the UK during any independence talks, Alex Salmond has told a newspaper.

Salmond claims independent Scotland should be free from UK debt

Alba Party Leader Alex Salmond. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Alex Salmond says 'puff of wind' would blow Boris Johnson over

Alba Party Leader and former first minister Alex Salmond gets into the ring at Alex Arthur's Boxing Gym on Rose Street in Edinburgh. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Alex Salmond says Alba 'taking a swing' at established parties

Patrick Harvie visits bars as lockdown restrictions ease across the country picture: John Devlin/JPI Media

In pictures: Pubs, gyms and salons in Scotland reopen once again

ALBA Party leader Alex Salmond at their party manifesto launch at the Falkirk Wheel in Falkirk (Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire).

Salmond accuses BBC of ‘constant attempts to re-try’ sex assault case

ALBA Party leader Alex Salmond at the Peoples Palace, Glasgow, to mark the start of the Glasgow campaign for the Scottish Parliamentary election.

Analysis: Is Alex Salmond's indyref plan really different to Nicola Sturgeon's?

Alex Salmond joins the party's Glasgow candidates Shahid Farooq (left), Ailsa Gray (second left) and Michelle Ferns (right) at the Peoples Palace, Glasgow, to mark the start of its Glasgow campaign.

Alex Salmond promises to 'shake things up' at Holyrood

ALBA Party Leader Alex Salmond speaks as he launches his Glasgow campaign at the People's Palace on Glasgow Green in Glasgow on April 19, ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary election on May 6 (Photo by Andy Buchanan / AFP).

Alex Salmond to launch Alba party manifesto

The First Minister accused her predecessor Alex Salmond of putting independence at risk

Nicola Sturgeon claims Alex Salmond ‘risks putting people off independence’

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