Alex Salmond's coffin was met by his family and a piper when the plane carrying his body landed in Aberdeen. The former first ...

As the glint of the landing lights on the private jet emerged from the thick Aberdeen clouds, it was the beginning of a long ...

THE remains of Scotland’s former first minister Alex Salmond arrived in Aberdeen today, following his death a week ago in ...

As the glint of the landing lights on the private jet emerged from the thick Aberdeen clouds, it was the beginning of a long goodbye for Alex Salmond.

It was a sight to behold as Salmond's coffin, draped in the saltire for his return journey home, was greeted by children, pipers and even dogs - dressed to fit the occasion.