The former First Minister took Scotland to the very brink of independence, and was a towering figure within the SNP which he led twice before going on to form and lead Alba.
Mr Salmond was also a regular visitor to Fife in his capacity as First Minister, giving his support to a number of candidates during elections and by-elections. He also returned on a number of occasions to drive Alba’s campaigns in Kirkcaldy where Neale Hanvey was one of its MPs.
His visits also drew crowds and sparked huge media interest - and these pictures from our archives capture just some of those moments in the Kingdom.
His most recent visit brought him to the Kings Theatre in Kirkcaldy for the adoption meeting of Mr Hanvey as his party’s election candidate. He joked he’d turned down the chance of dinner with Hollywood star Sharon Stone to attend the Lang Toun gathering, and was in typical ebullient form, auctioning off a rare whisky and a signed copy of his book, The Dream Shall Never Die, for hundreds of £s.
Mr Salmond died in North Macedonia where he was a delegate at the Forum for Cultural Diplomacy.
13. Alex Salmond in Fife
Alex Salmond on stage at the Kings Theatre, Kirkcaldy, where he spoke at the adoption of Neale Hanvey as Alba's candidate in the General Election. He was in fine form and held the room with his vision and anecdotes. Photo: Cath Ruane
14. Alex Salmond in Fife
Alex Salmond officially opened the new Coffee and Kilts shop in Cupar. He is pictured with owner Sean Elder (centre) and SNP Westminster candidate Stephen Gethins (second from right). Photo: Dave Scott
15. Alex Salmond in Fife
Stephen Gethins (left) with Alex Salmond and, at the back, local SNP MSP Rod Campbell (left) and broadcaster Billy Kay. Photo: Dave Scott
16. Alex Salmond in Fife
Alex Salmond on stage at the Kings Theatre in Kirkcaldy on what was his last visit to the town. Photo: Cath Ruane