ALLEGED incidents involving Alex Salmond at Edinburgh Airport are being probed.
Police investigating sexual misconduct claims against the former First Minister interviewed staff at the airport last week after initial inquiries into complaints by two Scottish Government employees brought fresh information to light.
It is believed the alleged incidents date back to 2008, when Salmond used the airport regularly 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.
A spokesperson for Salmond 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.”
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.”
Salmond is taking court action against the Scottish Government to contest the complaints process activated against him in relation to sexual harassment allegations.
He said the process was “unjust” and did not allow him to present his case.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the complaints cannot be “swept under the carpet” despite the difficult situation created for herself and the SNP.
Two sexual misconduct allegations, which he strongly denies, were made in January.
He has since resigned from the SNP and has raised £100,000 for his legal expenses through a crowdfunding appeal.
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