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The firm charged with managing the estate of former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has spoken about the “unusual and complex appointment”.

It was confirmed on Friday that Kenny Craig, a chartered accountant and insolvency practitioner at Begbies Traynor, has been named as trustee in sequestration for Ms Salmond’s estate.

A trustee in sequestration is a professional appointed to manage the bankruptcy process in Scotland, with Mr Craig’s appointment coming after an application was made to the Accountant in Bankruptcy insolvency service by Mr Salmond’s widow Moira.

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