Moira Salmond Condemns Posthumous Criticism of Late Husband Alex Salmond

The widow of Scotland's former first minister calls recent remarks about his conduct unfair and urges critics to let him rest in peace.

Moira Salmond, widow of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, has publicly addressed criticism of her late husband's legacy for the first time.
Her statement follows comments by Nicola Sturgeon, Salmond’s political successor, who described his behavior as rough and sometimes inappropriate during their time working together.
Salmond, who passed away in October 2024 at the age of 69, was acquitted of all sexual assault charges in 2020, though the allegations caused a significant rift between him and Sturgeon.
Mrs. Salmond expressed deep distress over recent remarks, calling them unfair and harmful to her grieving family, and highlighted the challenges of defending his reputation posthumously.
A memorial service for Alex Salmond was held in November 2024, attended by 500 guests, including prominent figures from Scottish and UK politics.