Alex Salmond’s estate, facing £344K in debt, appointed a trustee after his widow sought sequestration.

Kenny Craig, a chartered accountant with Begbies Traynor, has been appointed trustee in sequestration for the estate of former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who died in October 2024. The appointment follows an application by Salmond’s widow, prompted by his estate’s debts of £344,347.58 and assets worth just £2,282.38. Financial strain stemmed from legal costs tied to a successful £512,000 lawsuit against the Scottish Government and his acquittal on sexual misconduct charges. The trustee will manage the estate, including ongoing claims against the government, amid the high-profile nature of the case.