Alex Salmond

Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister of Scotland

Alex Salmond, leader of Alba.

Glasgow pub cancels Alex Salmond event over concern it was ‘political’

By Clare Grant

Holytown Alba candidate speaks out about election bid

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold another Scottish independence referendum in the next two years. Pic: David Cheskin/Getty Images.

Glasgow would ‘definitely’ vote for Scottish independence again

Ricky Blackley (Miller Homes), Neil Duffy (Duffy & McCann) and Councillor Willie Doolan at the memorial

Repairs to memorial wall ahead of 62nd anniversary of the Auchengeich mining dis...

The ballot box

Alba Party pledge could help more than 70,000 North Lanarkshire youngsters

The First Minister is set to appear before the Holyrood inquiry today (Photo: Andy Buchanan/Jane Barlow/Getty Images)

Watch live as Nicola Sturgeon appears before Holyrood's Alex Salmond inquiry

The Russian embassy in London (Photo: Luke Dray/Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Russ...

Former First Minister Alex Salmond has been found not guilty of sex offences

Former councillor Paul Delaney

Ex-councillor's SNP '˜cult' claim

Young comedian Ryan McGuigan

Laughter is the best medicine in The Therapy Room

Local historian Don Martin being interviewed by STV

Saying a very happy birthday to the father of Scottish democracy

Guest speaker...Keith Anderson with Lesmahagow High pupils

ScottishPower boss meets Lesmahagow High pupils

John Nicolson

SNP electoral landslide hits East Dunbartonshire as Swinson is defeated

Horse trading begins on how to spend cash

Council leader asks: what’s the big idea?

Alex Salmond is stepping down as First Minister.

Alex Salmond to stand down as First Minister

Queues formed outside some polling stations

Referendum Day: Long queues outside some polling stations

Yes campaign chief executive Blair Jenkins and No campaign director Blair McDougall finish their bout by tackling the pensions question.

Blair v Blair on pensions: Yes or No – You Decide

Decision time...and the Prime Minister and First Minister state their case in this week's Carluke and Lanark Gazette

Prime Minister and First Minister speak to Gazette

First Mniister Alex Salmond tells Gazette readers why he thinks September 18, 2014 will be our Independence Day

Polls open: Yes or No - You Decide

Voting has started in the referendum

Referendum day: Poll open for historic vote

Final thrust to show we’re Better Together

Both sides are going all out to pick up votes

Referendum countdown: Final day of campaigning under way

Labour leader Ed Miliband has signed the pledge

Referendum countdown: Party leaders in pledge to Scots

Alex Salmond was born and raised in Linlithgow (Picture: Michael Gillen)

Referendum countdown: First Minister back on home ground

Alex Salmond says more and more business people are backing independence

Referendum countdown: Salmond slams ‘desperate scaremongering’

Prime Minister David Cameron has said it would break his heart if Scots voted Yes

Referendum countdown: Salmond accuses PM of ‘scaremongering’

Alex Salmond has pledged not to hold another referendum if Scots vote No

Referendum countdown: ‘Once on a generation’ opportunity for Scots

Salmond believes Yes have the momentum

Referendum countdown: VIDEO - ‘Positive message’ is paying dividends

Alex Salmond: 'A Yes vote gives us a chance to create a brighter future'

Referendum countdown: Alex Salmond on why voting Yes is best way forward

Better Together takes to the streets

Apology over twitter gaffe

Better Together meet and greet in Mearns

FLASHBACK: Pupils and parents staged a demo earlier this year outside council headquarters

Campaigner fights on to save school from closure

Tributes for First World War heroes

Artists impression...of Owenstown

Last chance plea to save Owenstown

First Minister Alex Salmond meets Glasgow's Sikh community at Glasgow Gurdwara

Pictured serving food

Gurdwara welcome for first minister

Driver David Carney's Citroen DS3 was involved in the accident which killed three and injured a further two. Picture: Anderson Drummond

Barrhead couple killed at racing rally