Alex Salmond

Evoking Obama, Scottish 'Yes' camp full of hope at last rally

In front of hundreds of supporters shouting Obama's "Yes we can", First Minister Alex Salmond urged Scots to seize the "opportunity of a lifetime" today and vote for independence in his final rally of the campaign.

Police helicopter crashes into roof of busy Scottish pub, fatalities likely

A police helicopter crashed into a pub in Glasgow on Friday night, causing multiple injuries as dust and debris was thrown across the busy drinking hole during a concert, eye witnesses said. Scotland 's first minister, Alex Salmond, said people should prepare for the likelihood of fatalities.

Cameron on Scotland: Will fight 'head, heart and soul' to keep UK together

Cameron is scheduled to hold his first meeting on the issue with Scottish leader Alex Salmond, whose separatist party wants Scotland to leave its neighbours for the first time in 300 years.