A further £3m will be provided in 2026/27 to help mitigate the disproportionate impact faced by people and businesses living and operating in Scotland’s islands. Mr Swinney said: “Scotland’s islands are home to a wealth of talent, innovation and entrepreneurialism, but too often island businesses are held back by circumstances outside their control. “The £10m Islands Resilience Fund was one of our commitments for the first 100 days of government. This fund will support businesses to cope with challenging circumstances, helping them to thrive and ensuring that Scotland’s islands remain attractive places to set up businesses and livelihoods. Rachel Hunter, director of enterprise and community support at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), said: “The Islands Resilience Fund will ensure that support reaches more island communities and sectors experiencing the effects of ferry disruption.