Former first minister Alex Salmond led tributes to the late SNP stalwart Winnie Ewing, declaring her the “true radical spirit of Scotland” at a memorial service in Inverness. His eulogy, delivered at Inverness Cathedral on Saturday afternoon, honoured the 93-year-old former MP, MEP and MSP, who was affectionately generally known as Madame Ecosse. Mrs Ewing, the occasion’s first feminine parliamentarian, died final month surrounded by kin. Her youngsters Fergus, Annabelle – present SNP MSPs – and Terry watched on because the service paid tribute to the “beloved icon’s” many years of political service. In his eulogy, Mr Salmond recalled Mrs Ewing’s “instinctive and heartfelt” dedication to Scotland.
