The Government is providing £9.58 million for 27 coastal towns and villages across Scotland through the Coastal Communities Fund.

The fund has already contributed £7.6 million to coastal areas across Scotland and now more communities will benefit from funding for projects. These aim to improve the local economy and create hundreds of jobs.

Some of the projects, which will benefit from the funding, include the redevelopment of Rothesay Pavilion, the formation of a new Submarine Museum in Helensburgh and restoring the harbour at Carbost in Skye.

Chief Executive to the Treasury and creator of the Coastal Communities Fund, Danny Alexander, said that he knows how much of a difference the funding will have on local people’s lives.

“I created the Coastal Communities Fund because, as someone who grew up on a small island, I know how much difference targeted investment can make to people’s lives. It’s already supported scores of coastal communities throughout Scotland,” said Danny Alexander.

“Overall, hundreds of communities across Scotland and the rest of the UK will benefit, creating jobs and making sure that some of our most remote and fragile communities share in the economic recovery.”

This is the third round of the Government’s £116.6 million Coastal Communities Fund which has also given £36 million to towns and villages in England and Coastal Communities. Minister, Penny Mordaunt, said the funding will help coastal towns to thrive again.

“These fantastic projects demonstrate the creativity, enterprise and passion needed to help seaside towns become year round destinations that people are proud to live and work in,” said Penny Mordaunt.

“This Government is determined to help our coastal towns thrive and this money will help them tap into new businesses, boost skills and create jobs that will benefit the community and wider area.”