Summary
- Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland and key figure in the independence movement, has passed away at the age of 69.
- Salmond led the independence campaign in the 2014 referendum but ultimately lost, resigning and being replaced by Nicola Sturgeon.
- He faced sexual assault and attempted rape charges in 2019, which he denied and was acquitted after a trial in March 2020.
- Salmond’s legacy includes bringing SNP to power and pushing for Scottish independence.