Ex-Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who nearly got Scotland’s independence from UK, dies at 69 The Associated PressAlex Salmond, leading figure in Scottish independence movement, dies at age 69 CNNChris Mason: Alex Salmond was a man of consequence BBC.com‘Incomparable’ Alex Salmond made Scottish nationalism soar before he and SNP soured The GuardianAlex Salmond, ‘monumental figure’ of Scottish politics, dies at 69 Reuters UK