Alex Salmond

The Scottish government has published a white paper laying out its plans for an independence referendum. Though there are three possible scenarios with regards to Scotland's future, First Minister Alex Salmond insisted that Scotland must be independent to meets its full economic potential. Top Scottish searches: About Scotland Accommodation in Scotland Scotland breaks Hogmanay Scotland Scottish haggis Apartments Edinburgh Glasgow restaurants Hogmanay party Scottish independence Clan kilts Speaking at its launch in Edinburgh, Mr Salmond said: "It's time for the people to have their say on Scotland's future. The debate in Scottish politics is no longer between change or no change - it's about ... Read Full Story

It has now been confirmed that the First Minister of Scotland, Rt Hon Alex Salmond will wave off the first ten cars at the inaugural RACMSA Rally of Scotland, 19th-21st November. The rally starts officially at the historic site of Scone Palace on Thursday 19th and will conclude with a spectacular Ceremonial Finish at Stirling Castle on Saturday 21st, a fitting celebration for the exciting final of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) series. Unlike other motorsport events, this is the first time that so many prestigious historic locations have been incorporated into the final of an international series, which is sure to excite and ... Read Full Story

FIRST MINISTER: SNP VOTE WILL DELIVER SCOTTISH SUCCESS. EUROPEAN ELECTIONS: A TALE OF TWO GOVERNMENTS A STRONG SCOTTISH VOICE IN EUROPE SNP Leader and First Minister Alex Salmond MSP today (Tuesday) urged voters to use their opportunity in Thursday’s European elections to give Scotland a strong voice in Europe and to force the UK Government to act on key Scottish demands. Speaking as he kicked off the final 48 hours of campaigning in Dundee, Mr Salmond said that the choice was clear: voters could endorse a discredited Labour party endangering Scotland’s recovery with cuts during the recession or back the SNP Scottish Government with ... Read Full Story

NEW STATS PROVE SNP HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SEE GLASGOW FLOURISH ONLY KERR VICTORY WILL DELIVER LOCAL CHAMPION SNP Leader and First Minister Alex Salmond MSP MP today (Friday) said that a vote for the SNP at the forthcoming Glasgow North East by-election was the only way to ensure that the area continued on its path away from poverty and deprivation towards a brighter, more prosperous future. Alex Salmond will join SNP by-election candidate David Kerr to meet with local voters at the Gala Bingo club in Possilpark this afternoon. Commenting, Mr Salmond said: "Labour might talk a good game about helping local ... Read Full Story

FIRST MINISTER LAUNCHES SNP EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN. 'ONLY THE SNP SPEAK FOR SCOTLAND IN BRUSSELS' Scotland's First Minister and SNP leader Alex Salmond today (Wednesday) launched the SNP campaign for the European elections, committing SNP MEPs to work for Scotland's jobs and to promote economic recovery. Speaking at the launch - held at Pelamis Wave Power, the Scottish company behind the world's first commercial wave farm, currently constructing generators to be used off Orkney - Mr Salmond said: "The SNP is the only party offering a strong voice for Scotland in Europe. "We have no doubt that together, Scotland's got what it takes to recover ... Read Full Story