Edinburgh [Scotland], October 12 (ANI): Ex-Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who formerly headed the Scottish National Party (SNP), passed away on Saturday at the age of 69, according to a report by New York Times. The news of Salmond’s death was confirmed by Anas Sarwar, the leader of Scotland’s Labour Party. Sharing a post on X, he wrote, “The sad news of Alex Salmond’s passing today will come as a shock to all who knew him in Scotland, across the UK and beyond.” “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time and on behalf of Scottish Labour I offer our sincere cond…