British Broadcasting CorporationFormer Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69.
The former lawmaker and member of parliament, who led the country from 2007 to 2014, fell ill while in North Macedonia.
It is understood he collapsed after delivering a speech earlier on Saturday.
Salmond formed the pro-independence Alba Party in 2021 after resigning from the SNP three years ago.
He led the campaign for Scottish independence and resigned as first minister in 2014 after Scottish voters backed remaining in the UK by 55% to 45% in 2014.
Salmond led the Scottish National Party to power after winning the 2007 Scottish Parliament election.
The party won an unprecedented majority in the election four years later, paving the way for the referendum to be held.
