Born in 1946 and brought up in Cupar, Fife, I was educated at the local school - 
“Alex is a great team builder and a great team player, and he will be looking at what the decision that the people of Scotland made in huge numbers means for the country, and he will have put that at the forefront of the decision that he’s made today.”
“Alex has achieved an enormous amount - 3.6 million people voted for change. Both the no campaign and the yes campaign represent change, and it was almost inconceivable even a couple of months ago that Alex Salmond would have got us there.
“Alex’s capability in drawing people in and building teams has meant that he’s had a team that has delivered a huge result for Scotland.”
“Alex has achieved an enormous amount - 3.6 million people voted for change. Both the no campaign and the yes campaign represent change, and it was almost inconceivable even a couple of months ago that Alex Salmond would have got us there.
“Alex’s capability in drawing people in and building teams has meant that he’s had a team that has delivered a huge result for Scotland.”
Earlier today in a speech at Bute House, Mr Salmond stated that he would resign at the SNP Conference in November following the referendum result, adding that it had been the privilege of his life to serve Scotland as First Minister.
