Under Scottish Government coronavirus rules, customers in hospitality venues must wear a face covering except when seated and must wear one when moving around. Ms Sturgeon was attending a funeral wake for a Scottish Government civil servant when the picture was taken. She said: "Last Friday, while attending a funeral wake, I had my mask off briefly. The Scottish Sun reported that she was at the Stable Bar and Restaurant after attending a funeral at the nearby Mortonhall Crematorium. Those who breach the face covering rules can face a £60 fine.

Source: Daily Mirror December 22, 2020 23:40 UTC