Alex Salmond's public memorial service in Edinburgh was attended by political leaders and friends, including tributes and performances to honor the former first minister of Scotland.
Political leaders gathered to pay tribute to Alex Salmond at a public memorial service in Edinburgh , with speeches and performances from friends and colleagues. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar attended the service at St Giles' Cathedral . The service was conducted by Reverend George Whyte, with tributes from Salmond's lifelong friend Kenny MacAskill, political ally Fergus Ewing, and close friend Sir David Davis.
Musician Dougie MacLean performed the Scottish anthem 'Caledonia,' and the Proclaimers also took part. The memorial service, which was live-streamed by BBC, Sky News, and STV News, celebrated Salmond's political career that included serving as first minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014
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