Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond is to stand for a seat in Westminster at the general election in May.
He resigned as SNP leader and First Minister last month, having signalled his intention to do so just hours after the "Yes campaign" lost the independence referendum.
Speculation over his political future continued ever since.
It is understood that Mr Salmond is expected to announce his candidacy for the Gordon constituency tomorrow.
The seat, which shares some areas with Mr Salmond's Aberdeenshire East Holyrood constituency, is currently represented by Liberal Democrat Sir Malcolm Bruce, who is retiring in May.
Mr Salmond was previously an MP for Banff and Buchan between 1987 and 2010.
Mr Bruce said: "People in Gordon rejected the First Minister's independence plans overwhelmingly at the referendum.
"I am sure that they would be delighted to have the chance to reject him again in May. Bring it on."
Liberal Democrat candidate Christine Jardine, who hopes to replace the retiring Mr Bruce, said: "People in the North East are counting the cost of seven years of Alex Salmond.
"We have been short-changed by millions of pounds in council funding, our roads have been neglected and our NHS has been left at breaking point.
"While Alex Salmond's mind was on his independence crusade, doctors, nurses, patients and vital public sector workers were being let down.
"I'm delighted the former First Minister is set to put an end to the game-playing.
"The people of Gordon deserve better, just as they deserve an MP who will stand up for what's important to them, not chase their personal political agenda at the cost of what's best for the people of the North East.
"I intend to be a strong voice for all the people of Gordon."
