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2 hours ago Alex Salmond's body returns home to Scotland as flight lands in Aberdeen

Mr Salmond’s body was received by his family and friends

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2 hours ago Plane carrying body of former first minister Alex Salmond lands in Aberdeen

Mr Salmond died of a heart attack in North Macedonia on Saturday.

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2 hours ago Alex Salmond's body arrives back in Scotland after private flight from North Macedonia

The former first minister's coffin - which was draped in a saltire - landed at Aberdeen airport on Friday afternoon.

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