1st Minister John Swinney announces £5m funding for Scotland's island communities, focusing on child poverty, economic growth, green energy, and improving public services.

First Minister John Swinney announces £5m funding package for Scotland's island communities, focusing on child poverty, economic growth, green energy, and improving public services. The funding includes £1m for a new scheme to support net-zero goals, £1m for the Island Cost Emergency Fund to tackle poverty, and £3m for critical island infrastructure projects. The funding aims to address unique challenges and support island communities' growth potential.