Alex Salmond's Body Repatriated to Scotland After Sudden Death

The former Scottish First Minister's remains were flown back from North Macedonia following his unexpected passing at a conference.

Alex Salmond, aged 69, died of a heart attack while attending a conference in Ohrid, North Macedonia.
Scottish businessman Sir Tom Hunter chartered a private flight to bring Salmond's body back to Aberdeen, Scotland.
A private family funeral and a public memorial service are being planned in honor of Salmond's contributions to Scottish politics.
Salmond led the Scottish National Party for over a decade and was instrumental in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum.
Tributes have poured in from political figures across the UK, including the Prime Minister and the King.