Police Scotland has received a number of complaints about Boris Johnson’s trip north.
Members of the public have contacted them claiming the trip is breaking strict lockdown rules.
They have alleged the Prime Minister’s visit is not ‘ essential travel ’ as laid out in the Government’s covid guidelines.
On Wednesday, Nicola Sturgeon suggested that Boris Johnson should not visit Scotland as it is not an "essential" journey.
The First Minister said she was "not ecstatic" about the plan, saying leaders should abide by the same rules as they ask of the general public.
She said: "We are living in a global pandemic and every day I stand and look down the camera and say 'don't travel unless it is essential, work from home if you possibly can' - that has to apply to all of us.
"People like me and Boris Johnson have to be in work for reasons people understand, but we don't have to travel across the UK. We have a duty to lead by example."
In response to the criticism, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said Mr Johnson would go "wherever he needs to go in his vital work against this pandemic".
While Downing Street has insisted that it is important for the prime minister to be "visible and accessible" during the pandemic.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We have received a small number of complaints regarding Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visit to Scotland.
"This is a working visit in his official capacity as Prime Minister and we are policing the event appropriately."
