Alex Salmond died with debts of more than £340,000

Former first minister Alex Salmond, who passed away in October 2024, left behind debts exceeding £340,000 and assets of just over £2,000. An accountant has been appointed to manage the bankruptcy process following an application by Salmond's widow. His estate faced financial troubles due to legal actions against the Scottish government, although he previously won compensation for biased handling of misconduct complaints.