Presiding Officer of The Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone, announced earlier that the flags were being lowered at the parliament building as a mark of respect to former First Minister, Alex Salmond, who died suddenly today.
Ms Johnstone said: “On behalf of The Scottish Parliament, on the sad news of the passing of Rt Hon Alex Salmond, First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014, my most sincere condolences to his wife Moira, his family and friends at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Flags at the Parliament have been lowered as a mark of respect.”
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