“Whatever our constitutional arrangements and no matter how well off we are, there will always be a need for Scotland's citizens to talk about their problems. Therefore, we will always need independent, reliable and accurate advice to help guide them at certain points in their lives.”

Scottish politician and economist

Alex Salmond was a Scottish politician and economist. He served as First Minister of Scotland from 2007 to 2014 and was a prominent figure in the Scottish nationalist movement. He led the Scottish National Party twice, from 1990 to 2000 and again from 2004 to 2014. Later, he became leader of the Alba Party in 2021 and held that post until his death in 2024.