Alex Salmond is the current First Minister of Scotland, heading the minority government of the country. He is the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and a member of the Scottish Parliament. Preceded by Jack McConnel], Salmond has held office as First Minister since 2007.

1. Born December 31, 1954 in Linlithgow, Scotland
2. Assumed Office: May 16, 2007
3. Political Party: Scottish National Party
4. Alma Mater: University of St Andrews
5. Spouse: Moira Salmond
6. Member of the Banff and Buchan (UK Parliament constituency) since June 11, 1987
7. Member of the Gordon (Scottish Parliament constituency) since May 3, 2007
8. Leader of the Scottish National Party since September 3, 2004

• A moderate on gay rights.
• Strongly opposed to the Iraq War.
• Strongly in favor of an investigation into the war in Iraq.
• Strongly against introducing ID Cards.

• Born December 31, 1954

• 1987: Became MP for for Banff and Buchan

• 2004: Became leader of the Scottish National Party

• 2007: Becomes First Minister of Scotland