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Gifts that keep giving: Alex Salmond’s memorabilia to be auctioned for charity

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It may be the most famous piece of neckwear in Scotland and now it could be yours.

Former First Minister Alex Salmond’s saltire tie, which he wore throughout the independence referendum campaign, is among items he is auctioning off for charity in Glasgow on Saturday.

The memorabilia, all from his time as First Minister, include gifts from governments around the world as well as items with their origins a lot closer to home.

Among these are pages of artwork, signed by Mr Salmond, from a Broons story in which he featured alongside Gordon Brown and a glass sculpture presented to Mr Salmond from the Al-Maktoum Institute in Dundee.

Other unusual items going under the hammer include a toy panda given to Mr Salmond by the Chinese government and a cowbell gifted by the Swiss government.

You can view some of the highlights by viewing the gallery above or by visiting the website of auction house Great Western Auctions in Glasgow.

Anita Manning, the antiques expert from TV’s Bargain Hunt, Flog It and Antiques Road Trip, will be the auctioneer on Saturday.

Proceeds from the sale will go to St Jerome’s orphanage, Clic Sargent and the Scottish Youth Theatre.

Mr Salmond said: “All of these gifts, received from everyone from heads of state and industry leaders to artists and school pupils, have been cherished and displayed variously at Bute House, St Andrews House or in the Scottish Parliament.

“Instead of packing these items away, Moira and I were keen that other people be able to treasure them and raise money for charity in the process.”