Private Donor Funds Repatriation of Alex Salmond's Body to Scotland

The former Scottish First Minister died of a heart attack in North Macedonia, with a private citizen covering the costs to return his body.

Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland, passed away from a heart attack in North Macedonia during a conference.
A private individual has stepped forward to fund the charter flight to bring Salmond's body back to Scotland, with the flight expected to land in Aberdeen.
Efforts by friends and officials to use the RAF or government funds for repatriation were unsuccessful, leading the family to arrange private transportation.
Tributes were paid to Salmond in the House of Commons, where he was remembered as a significant figure in Scottish and UK politics.
The Salmond family plans to hold a private funeral in his home village, with a public memorial service to be announced later.