Having my picture taken outside the entrance of RAF Lossiemouth is a regular occurrence and I am assured by Chris Nickols, base commander, that I did not spark a security alert

Angus Robertson

The Scottish Sun newspaper reported that Mr Robertson had been "acting suspiciously" in bushes near the base.

But the MP for Moray told BBC News Online Scotland: "I have an excellent relationship with personnel at RAF Lossiemouth. This article in a tabloid newspaper is both spurious and mischievous.

"Having my picture taken outside the entrance of RAF Lossiemouth is a regular occurrence and I am assured by Chris Nickols, base commander, that I did not spark a security alert.

"This misleading story is a distraction and will not diminish my main message, which is support for our servicemen and women at this time of heightened international tension."

Angus Robertson: Was having his picture taken

But a spokesman for RAF Lossiemouth, Morayshire, told PA News that the MP's presence had prompted an employee to raise the alarm.

The spokesman said: "In our terms this was a security alert because one member of staff reported two men and raised the question as to why they were there, even though there appears to be an innocent explanation.

"They were able to identify themselves and the matter was reported to the station commander with whom it rests."

He added: "This is a security issue that we would not discuss in public."

It is understood the incident happened at lunchtime on Wednesday.