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File photo dated 14/04/05 of FILE - Alex Salmond, leader of the Scottish National Party is photographed on April 14, 2005. (Maurice McDonald/PA via AP)

Alex Salmond, former Scottish first minister, dies at 69

By Pan Pylas - Associated Press

Former Scottish leader launches new pro-independence party

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First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon takes the oath before giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, Scotland, Wednesday, March 3, 2021. The inquiry is investigating the government’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against former leader Alex Salmond, and allegations that Sturgeon misled parliament. (Jeff J Mitchell/PA via AP)

Under-fire Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon defends handling of sex claims

By Jill Lawless - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 file photo, Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond poses for photographs in Turriff, Scotland. Former allies Scotland's politicians Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon have been trading accusations in a feud that seems to be tearing apart their Scottish National Party, as Salmond is scheduled to appear at a Scottish Parliament inquiry Wednesday Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, file)

Ex-Scottish leader testifies as sex case tears party apart

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speaks during a 'Scotland's European Future after Brexit' event at the European Policy Center in Brussels. Former allies Scotland's politicians Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon have been trading accusations in a feud that seems to be tearing apart their Scottish National Party, as Salmond is scheduled to appear at a Scottish Parliament inquiry Wednesday Feb. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, Pool, File)

Feud at top of Scottish politics mars independence push

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 file photo, Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond poses for photographs in Turriff, Scotland. The former leader of Scotland, Alex Salmond, has quit the party he once led while allegations of sexual harassment against him are investigated. Salmond said in a video message Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 that he was resigning from the Scottish National Party. He denied allegations of harassment, and said &quot;I absolutely reject any suggestion of criminality.&quot; (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, file)

Resignation of once-towering Salmond leaves Scotland reeling

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Scots reject independence in historic vote; Scotland will remain part of the United Kingdom

By Jill Lawless and Danica Kirka - Associated Press

&quot;No Thanks&quot; badges, wrist bands and stickers are offered to supporters as Member of Parliament and Shadow Secretary of State for International Development, Jim Murphy, speaks in support of the Union on the final day of his 100 Streets in 100 Days Better Together tour, in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday Sept. 13, 2014. Scotland will vote in an independence referendum on September 18. (AP Photo/PA, Jane Barlow) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

Scottish independence could mean messy divorce

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Scotland Freedom Threatens U.K. Security Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

EDMONDS: Pondering an independent Scotland

By Tom Edmonds

In this photo taken March 16, 2014 the 'Saltire' flag, of Scotland, at rear, flies alongside the 'Union Jack' of the United Kingdom outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Scotland's swithering &quot;middle million&quot; has Britain's future in its hands. &quot;Swithering&quot; means wavering, and it's a word you hear a lot in Scotland right now. Six months from Tuesday, Scottish voters must decide whether their country should become independent, breaking up Great Britain as it has existed for 300 years. Faced with the historic choice, many find their hearts say &quot;aye&quot; but their heads say &quot;why risk it?&quot; Polls suggest as many as a quarter of Scotland's 4 million voters remain undecided, and their choice will determine the outcome. Many long to cut the tie binding them to England, but fear the risks _ and the financial fallout. (AP Photo/Jill Lawless)

Head battles heart in Scottish independence debate

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

World Briefs: Scots move closer to independence vote

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

British Prime Minister David Cameron (right) and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond sign a referendum agreement on Scottish independence during a meeting at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Monday, Oct. 15, 2012. (AP Photo/Gordon Terris, Pool)

Scots move closer to vote on independence from U.K.

By Ben McConville - Associated Press

** FILE ** Abdel Baset al-Megrahi (Associated Press)

Previously undisclosed Lockerbie files published

By David Stringer - Associated Press

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond makes a statement to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, outlining the referendum consultation Wednesday Jan. 25, 2012. Salmond announced the Scottish government's preferred options for the vote on whether to sever ties from Britain, which it plans to hold in the fall of 2014. (AP Photo/ Andrew Milligan/PA)

Scots gain momentum for split from England

By Dominic Hinde and Louise Osborne - Special to The Washington Times

**FILE** Alex Salmond, the first minister of Scotland (The Washington Times)

Embassy Row

By James Morrison - The Washington Times

This is an undated file photo, issued by the Crown Office, of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the Libyan man found guilty of the Lockerbie bombing. (Associated Press/Crown Office, File)

Embassy Row

By James Morrison - The Washington Times

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