Police investigating sexual misconduct claims against Alex Salmond are probing alleged incidents at Edinburgh Airport, the Daily Record can reveal.

Officers interviewed staff at the airport last week after initial inquiries into complaints by two Scottish Government employees brought fresh information to light.

It’s understood the alleged incidents date back to 2008, when Salmond used the airport regularly in his role as First Minister.

But it did not form part of the Scottish Government investigation into sexual harassment claims against Salmond which initially sparked the police investigation.

Edinburgh Airport confirmed they are helping the police with their inquiries.

A spokesman said: “We are helping police with their inquiries and are unable to comment further at this time.”

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Our inquiries continue, we will not be commenting further.”

Alex Salmond on sexual misconduct allegations

The Record revealed in August that a secret Scottish Government probe into Salmond’s conduct had been carried out after two women raised complaints in January.

One told investigators it took repeated requests to stop an alcohol-fuelled Salmond’s advances in his official bedroom at Bute House, Edinburgh, in December 2013.

Our revelations sparked a political firestorm which led to Salmond quitting the party he had once led.

He is also seeking a judicial review of the processes followed by the Scottish Government in their internal investigation.

Salmond, 63, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or criminality.

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A spokesman for the former first minister said: “Mr Salmond denies all suggestions of misconduct at any time and suggests that everyone should allow police enquires to take their proper course without briefing or breaching their confidentiality.

“Alex has not been interviewed by the police about any matter. He is content to have his case against the Scottish Government stated in the Court of Session in January.”