'He inspired a generation to believe in Scottish independence'
The first minister of Scotland had said his former colleague, Alex Salmond, left a “fundamental footprint” on Scottish politics.
Mr Salmond died at the age of 69 on Saturday after giving a speech in Macedonia.
Both Swinney and Salmond have led the SNP twice.
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