The former Scottish first minister, who died on Saturday, was one of the most pro-Palestine western leaders of his generation

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has died at 69, according to statements from Scotland’s main political parties and UK media reports.

Alex Salmond, a former first minister of Scotland who championed Scotland’s independence from the United Kingdom but faced stinging defeat after voters rejected moves toward secession in a 2014 referendum,

ALBA Party Leader and Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond speaks at the launch of ALBA's national campaign, in Ellon, Scotland, Britain, April 6, 2021. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) -Alex Salmond,

Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, was the central figure in the rise of modern Scottish nationalism, a political heavyweight who as leader of his ancient nation sent tremors through the constitutional foundations of the United Kingdom.

Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland and a prominent advocate for Scottish independence, has died at the age of 69 in Ohrid, North Macedonia.