The Scottish Government recognises the unique challenges that face Scotland''s rural and island communities - including those on the Small Isles of Muck, Eigg, Rum and Canna - and is committed to ensuring that appropriate support is provided to enable them to seize the opportunities available and allow them to take control of their own development going forward. Support is available through the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP), a £1.5 billion programme to develop all parts of rural Scotland.