Nicola Sturgeon laid down a wreath "on behalf of the people of Scotland" this Remembrance Sunday. 

Events marking the day were called off due coronavirus restrictions and Scots were invited to observe a two-minute silence on their doorstep at 11am. 

Nicola Sturgeon attended a scaled back event and laid down a wreath at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle. 

She said: "Remembrance Sunday is an opportunity for all of us to take time to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

"It allows us a chance to honour the memory of those who gave their lives in the two world wars and other conflicts while also paying tribute to our veterans and those who continue to serve today."

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Traditional remembrance ceremonies, with marches and wreath-laying, are not allowed in areas classed as Level 2, 3 or 4 under Scotland’s system of Covid-19 restrictions and councils have been given updated advice to make that clear.

Ms Sturgeon added: "Commemorations this year have had to be marked differently because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and we understand it will be disappointing to many people that national services will not be open to the public.

“I am privileged to be able to lay a wreath today on behalf of the people of Scotland.”

Scotland Office minister David Duguid will represent the UK Government at the service, which Legion Scotland Poppyscotland will broadcast live on Facebook.

Dr Claire Armstrong, chief executive of Legion Scotland, said: “Coronavirus must not cancel remembrance, but public safety is paramount.

“We are calling on everyone to take to their doorsteps at 11am on Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day to observe the two-minute silence.

“We must be united in spirit, if not in person, to ensure that we pay our respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”