Ms Davidson says the Scottish government's record on the big issues does not live up to Mr Salmond's claims.

Ruth Davidson is up now, and says falling unemployment announced yesterday was a tribute to both of Scotland's governments.

Mr Salmond says reintroduction of free education in Scotland and free school meals for P1 to P3 is a "substantial" move forward for Scotland. He tells Ms Baillie that any party which stands with the Tories on anything faces destruction in Scotland.

Scott Macdonald:, external "Scotland on pause" - *facepalm*. @jackiebmsp, have you actually missed the debate? Big politics on the table, massive participation? #fmq

Alex Massie:, external If you have no idea what Labour are trying to achieve at #FMQs then you are not alone.

Malcolm Harvey:, external Alex Salmond on pretty decent comedy form with his responses at #FMQ.

Maria Cure:, external "I don't think talking about changing leaders is Labour's strongest suit." #FMQ

Ms Baillie says no one can deny Mr Salmond's passion for his country, but claims he was "blinkered" by independence and has for the last seven years used the "age old excuse" that all of Scotland's problems are Westminister's fault. Is his real legacy not leaving Scotland more divided than ever, she asks?

Ms Baillie questions Ms Sturgeon's credentials as leader, saying she presided over a failed referendum campaign.

Alan Grant:, external Nice tie. Great cause. Well done FM #FMQ

Andy Davis:, external "Today is Alex Salmond's last time taking FMQ's, so we on the Labour benches will have to pretend we like him for half an hour." #fmqs

Del Edmond:, external Jackie Baillie. No class whatsoever. Embarrassing for Labour. #FMQ

Colin:, external This feels like a Christmas panto #FMQ

Mr Salmond jokes that the only SNP minister Labour has not called on to resign is the first minister himself - and he is the one who is going.

Ms Baillie says one word Mr Salmond couldn't use to describe his record in Holyrood is "proud" and claims his government has a "record of failure" on areas such as the NHS and education.

Loud laughs in the chamber as Mr Salmond responds "No" and says one word is not enough to suffice

Ms Baillie invites Mr Salmond to "astound us all" by actually answering a question: If he can describe himself in just one word, what would it be?

Mr Salmond faced his first question from Jackie Baillie - who's standing in until Scottish Labour finds a new leader to replace Johann Lamont. She will be followed by Tory leader Ruth Davidson. It's probably safe to assume there'll be plenty of praise for Mr Salmond from his political opponents - and perhaps even the odd joke at his expense too.

As Mr Salmond gets to his feet for his 215th and final FMQs, why not have a quick read of our look back at his political career.

Laura Howell:, external Today is last #fmqs for #AlexSalmond Enjoy! Sad to see you go as FM but delighted that @NicolaSturgeon will be succeeding you. All the best!

Patrick Jack: , externalEnd of an era in Scottish politics today as it's Alex Salmond's final #fmqs as First Minister of Scotland. Go out with a bang, sir! #FMQ

Sam Langford:, external at #fmqs today, it would be hilarious if @AlexSalmond revealed that he was actually behind @AngrySalmond all along! fingers crossed!

Mr Salmond is Scotland's longest serving first minister, having held the top job in Scottish politics for seven-and-a-half years. He will step down as leader of the SNP tomorrow, when he'll be replaced by his deputy Nicola Sturgeon. Mr Salmond will then leave his official residence at Bute House in Edinburgh next week, when Ms Sturgeon is formally confirmed as his successor as first minister. Read more on the full timetable of the handover of power.

To follow the Q&A session on social media, use #FMQ or #FMQs, external

Mr Salmond has told the BBC : "I'm going to miss first minister's questions, I really enjoy it.

"I'm not sure I'll miss on a Wednesday night preparing for first minister's questions, but I've had a great run over the last seven-and-a-half years.

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"All of the various opponents that I've faced - there have been a large number of them over these seven years - I wish them all well, and I know that Nicola will be more than a match for anything our political opponents bring forward."

"I think everybody now sees the Scottish Parliament as the fulcrum of political debate in the nation," he said.

Labour MSP Alex Rowley asks the Scottish government what action it is taking to ensure that anyone who may need help with a mental health problem can access appropriate help easily and receive treatment quickly.

SNP MSP Denis Robertson goes on to ask if the minister agrees charities like Horseback UK, external should be congratulated for their work with veterans, some of whom may have mental health problems.

Public Health Minister Michael Matheson agrees.

We will shortly be joined by our colleagues at BBC Scotland online to bring you extensive coverage, including social media, of Alex Salmond's final first minister's questions.

Alex Salmond led the SNP into the new Scottish Parliament, after his party failed to win the first Holyrood election in 1999, but gained enough seats to become the main opposition.

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Mr Salmond decided to quit as leader in 2000, standing down as an MSP and returning to Westminster.

During his first stint as SNP leader Mr Salmond crossed swords frequently with First Minister Donald Dewar.

Mr Dewar tragically died a month after Mr Salmond's resignation as SNP leader.

In 2004 Mr Salmond was again elected as SNP party leader, following the resignation of John Swinney.

From 2004 to 2007 his chief adversary on a Thursday lunchtime was First Minister Jack McConnell.

Following the SNP's narrow victory in 2007, Mr Salmond, finally first minister, took on the then Scottish Labour leader Wendy Alexander, before she was replaced by Iain Gray.

Having won an unprecedented majority in 2011, Mr Salmond took on Johann Lamont and more recently Jackie Baillie, who has stepped into the breach following Ms Lamont's resignation.

When up against the Tories and Lib Dems, his opponents included Annabel Goldie, Ruth Davidson, Nicol Stephen, Tavish Scott and Willie Rennie.

Education Secretary Mike Russell says since 2011 the Scottish government has had a teacher ratio agreement maintaining numbers at around 51,000.

Mr Russell lambasts Glasgow City Council for cutting teacher numbers.

Mr Bibby says the cabinet secretary can blame who he wants but since 2007 there has been a reduction of 4,000 teachers.