A memorial service was held in Edinburgh to honor Alex Salmond, a former Scottish First Minister, who died in North Macedonia at 69. The event featured speeches and performances and was attended by political figures and friends.
Political leaders will gather to pay tribute to Alex Salmond at a public memorial service in Edinburgh today. The former First Minister died last month in North Macedonia at the age of 69.
His niece Christina Hendry will also pay tribute to the late former first minister. Musician Dougie MacLean will sing the Scottish anthem Caledonia, while The Proclaimers will also perform. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
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