Scottish politics

Alex Salmond in pictures across Dundee, Perth, Fife and Angus

The former first minister, who died on Saturday aged 69, was a regular visitor to Tayside and Fife throughout his political career.

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon on board the Discovery in Dundee.

By Alasdair Clark

October 14 2024, 2:25pm

October 14 2024, 2:25pm

Pictures from The Courier’s archive show former first minister Alex Salmond’s many visits to Dundee, Fife, Angus and Perth after his sudden death on Saturday.

The veteran nationalist politician died aged 69 after giving a speech in North Macedonia.

Mr Salmond was a regular visitor to Courier Country over his life, and often chose Dundee and Perth as the backdrop for major campaigns and manifesto launches.

The former SNP leader previously said it was a visit to the Discovery City in 2014 that made him realise the strength of support for Scottish independence.

We’ve taken a look back at some of Alex Salmond’s most memorable visits and campaign stops.

Alex Salmond Nicola Sturgeon Discovery Dundee — Then SNP leader Alex Salmond and deputy Nicola Sturgeon launch their party’s 2005 election campaign from the deck of the Discovery in Dundee. Image: PA

Two years later, Alex Salmond steered his party into government at Holyrood.

The duo, once the most formidable in politics, took to the city’s streets with their manifesto.

National Union of Miners president Arthur Scargill (centre) and Alex Salmond (right) as they march past the Timex factory in 1993.

Alex Salmond Shona Robison Dundee University — Alex Salmond jokes with Shona Robison at Dundee University.

Alex Salmond in Dundee in more recent times. Image: DC Thomson.

In 2005, Alex Salmond at the-enactment of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath at Arbroath Abbey.

The then first minister Alex Salmond at Arbroath’s Abbey Bowling Club.

A frequent visitor to Courier Country, Alex Salmond waves goodbye to Nicola Sturgeon at Stirling train station.

In 2001, newly elected SNP MPs including Pete Wishart celebrate with a walk along the Tay.

Alex Salmond and leadership rival Roseanna Cunningham in Perth during the Save the Scottish regiments campaign.

Alex Salmond tucks into a hot dog at Perth Food Festival.

Speaking with voters in the Fair City.

Alex Salmond in the Bridge of Allan in 2005.

First Minister Alex Salmond meets councillors and campaigners from Leuchars Community Group involved in the drive to keep RAF Leuchars open.

A SNP supporter in Kirkcaldy shows off her tattoo of former first minister Alex Salmond as he signs copies of his book

Alex Salmond and SNP politician Peter Grant during the 2008 by-election in Glenrothes.

In St Andrews to announce a womens’ golf initiative.

Do you have any memories of meeting Alex Salmond locally? Share them in the comments below.

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