Alex Salmond And History

This short essay serves as an obituary of Alex Salmond (1954–2024) who died in October 2024. Salmond was leader of the SNP (1990–2000, 2004–14), of Alba (2021–24) and First Minister of Scotland (2007–14). The article situates both Salmond in history, and the role of History in shaping and understanding his political career.

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Scottish Affairs
Published
2025-02-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3366/scot.2025.0532
Primary Topic
Canadian Identity and History
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Alex Salmond And History

Owen Dudley Edwards
Scottish Affairs
Canadian Identity and History
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Alex Salmond And History

Owen Dudley Edwards
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Abstract

This short essay serves as an obituary of Alex Salmond (1954–2024) who died in October 2024. Salmond was leader of the SNP (1990–2000, 2004–14), of Alba (2021–24) and First Minister of Scotland (2007–14). The article situates both Salmond in history, and the role of History in shaping and understanding his political career.

Scottish AffairsVol. 34(1)
University of Edinburgh (GB)
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Canadian Identity and History
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