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Salmond

British

/ ˈsæmənd /

noun

Alex ( ander Elliot Anderson ). born 1954, Scottish Nationalist politician; first minister of the Scottish Parliament from 2007

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Salmond successfully sued the government in 2019 over its mishandling of complaints against him.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

First Minister John Swinney previously told parliament that the request was complicated by the need to make redactions to avoid identifying women who had made allegations against Salmond.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

At the time, a source close to McEleny said he was "completely content that the finances of the party under the leadership of Alex Salmond were both sound and compliant".

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Alba candidate Christina Hendry, a niece of Salmond, said she was "frustrated" by the announcement.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

The name of a Captain Salmond of the now extinct parish or manor of Salterford is connected with this transaction.

From Curious Epitaphs by Various

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