Overview

• 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.