Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is no longer a suspect in the Police Scotland investigation into SNP finances.
The announcement came as her husband, ex-SNP chief executive Peter Murrell, appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with embezzlement though it is not known for what.
Mr Murrell made no plea during a private hearing and was granted bail.
Speaking outside her home. Ms Sturgeon said she is “completely in the clear”.
She added: “I have done nothing wrong… obviously it is a relief now to have that confirmed and of course it was the outcome I expected.”
First Minister John Swinney says he shares the relief of Nicola Sturgeon at the police investigation into her actions being closed.
Today’s events come two years after Ms Sturgeon unexpectedly announced her resignation as Scotland’s first minister and SNP leader after eight years in office.
