FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has paid tribute to late teenager Paige Doherty.
The Scottish leader took a selfie and inserted the hashtag #PoutForPaige.
The social media drive is encouraging people to show solidarity with the 15-year-old who was killed, as well as her family.
She tweeted: "Sending all of my thoughts and condolences to Paige's family and friends. #poutforpaige"
After it was posted on the Pout For Paige group on Facebook.
Claire Mcaulay said: "Finally managed to get Nicola sturgeon to tweet.
"It really is amazing! I've been tweeting all last night and today and the response has been unreal. This one little girl has touched the hearts of the nation."
Alison Fleming posted: "Well done the first minster!"
Paige Doherty disappeared on March 19 and her body was found two days later. On Thursday, March 24, police arrested a man in connection with the death, and on Saturday, March 26, he was charged with murder, to which he pled not guilty.
View the Pout For Paige Facebook group here.
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