Salmond: Against the Odds

As MP, MSP, Leader of the SNP, First Minister of Scotland and the most visible presence in the lead-up to the historic Scottish Independence Referendum of 2014, Alex Salmond is undeniably one of the most remarkable figures in Scottish and British political life. Yet despite a high profile career of almost three decades, little is understood about Salmond as a human being – what makes him a Nationalist and what has shaped his political views. In this new edition of his acclaimed biography, David Torrance turns his attention to arguably the most intriguing politician Scotland has produced.