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Alex Salmond

A new special adviser has joined the Scottish Government

Scottish Government appoint 18th special adviser Politics

The prospect of a whisky tax has been criticised by the SNP's political opponents.

SNP proposal for whisky levy branded 'insane' by opposition parties Politics

BBC breached impartiality rules in Alex Salmond inquiry radio report Politics

Readers' Letters: Candidates must have gravitas to face Putin Letters

The fight for independence was never meant to get this messy - Euan McColm Opinion

Sturgeon's big Indyref announcement was a horrifying act of political theatre Columnists

Scotsman comment: Indyref2 faces a new political landscape Opinion

Salmond demands ‘plan of action’ on indyref2 from Sturgeon Politics

No reason Scotland can't have legal indyref, Angus Robertson claims Politics

Leader: ‘Devomax’ will never satisfy Nationalists Opinion

Salmond challenges Sturgeon to show how she will 'bend UK Government' Politics

Leader: Sturgeon must engage with indyref doubters Opinion

'Good time' for Scotland to pressure UK Government on indyref, says Alex Salmond People

Analysis: Public deserves some answers over Edinburgh tram inquiry farce Politics

Ministers urged to intervene over 'disgraceful' delays to Edinburgh tram inquiry Politics

UK Government says refuses to say whether indyref2 legal advice sought Politics

The Steamie: Has Sturgeon succeeded or failed as First Minister? Politics

Nicola Sturgeon has spent eight wasted years sowing division – Brian Wilson Columnists

Readers' Letters: Heartbroken at injustice of partying premier Letters

Analysis: As Nicola Sturgeon overtakes Alex Salmond, what will be her legacy? Politics

Leader: Questions remain on sterlingisation plans Opinion

Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina escapes Russia People

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

Readers' Letters: SNP’s love of secrecy is transparently obvious Letters

Alex Salmond's Alba Party spoken to over leaflets 'breaking electoral law' Politics

Sturgeon says Scots will still vote in favour of indy despite polling dip Politics

Russian internet trolls accused of meddling in indyref vote target world leaders World

Mandatory quotas for women would clean up our sleazy politics – Susan Dalgety Columnists

Legal advice on indyref2 to be released after government's transparency defeat Politics

Analysis: Indyref2 legal advice decision has potential to be bombshell moment Politics

Why the Scottish Government needs to stop being so secretive – Scotsman comment Columnists

Missing Ferrygate paperwork suggests scandal is far worse than simple corruption Columnists

Alex Salmond's QC guilty of professional misconduct over train footage Politics

Alex Salmond claims plans for indyref next year is 'stretching credibility' Politics

Tony Blair's home truths aren't the only sign of trouble for universities Columnists

Alex Salmond rules out return to Kremlin-backed TV channel RT Politics

Crown Office to investigate perjury claims over Alex Salmond criminal trial Politics

Readers' Letters: No masking motives for Covid ‘guidance’ Letters

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

What Ferrygate tells us about how the SNP treats its friends – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Alba will field 100 candidates in local elections Politics

Douglas Ross - 'I can emulate Alex Salmond and win in 2026' Politics

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

RT license to broadcast revoked in UK with 'immediate effect' People

Salmond accuser tells of death threats and being 'scared to leave the house' Politics

Extraordinary letter sees MSPs accuse Leslie Evans of 'discourtesy' Politics

Former SNP deputy leader donated £2,000 to Scottish Labour Politics

Why Putin is interested in Scotland and Scottish nationalists – Dr Alison Smith Columnists

Anti-independence party led by 'Putin's court clown' George Galloway collapses Politics

Volodymyr Zelensky is the embodiment of values we cherish - Euan McColm Opinion

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

Michael Gove says he hopes Alex Salmond 'repents' over RT chat show Politics

Readers' Letters: Storm hysteria is fanning the flames of fear Letters

Sturgeon 'appalled' by Salmond's continued involvement with RT Politics

Why RT, Putin’s propaganda tool, should not be banned – Scotsman comment Columnists

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

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