Outer Hebrides

Whether you are starting or growing a business, we provide access to a range of business support services.

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Barra business keeps age-old knitted tradition alive 

A Hebridean knitwear business has developed its marketing strategy and benefited from funding after receiving advice and support from Business Gateway.

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Northton deli and bakery expands operations

Business Gateway support has helped a deli and bakery business access vital funding for a pivotal building purchase and expansion project, after the new owners took over in 2019.

Na Taighen Fiodh

The perfect getaway lies in the Outer Hebrides  

Following a variety of support from Business Gateway, self-catered Na Taighean Fiodh are fully booked in its first month of trading.

Croft And Cuan

Catering business driven to expansion with funding support

Business Gateway support helped a mobile catering business access £4,500 and open its first shop, after the owners experienced phenomenal demand for their home-made and local products. 

Scentiness

Scent of success for new home fragrances business 

A new home fragrances business has successfully launched on the Isle of Lewis after the owner accessed funding with support from Business Gateway.

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Business Gateway support was the perfect fit for Isle of Lewis furniture manufacturer

Heb Fitted Furniture was able to purchase equipment, transform its workspace and expand its offering after securing vital funding through Business Gateway.

Meg Rodger Owner Birlinn Yarn Company

Yarn producer given new fleece of life after Business Gateway signposts funding for studio space

A new art studio will open in the Outer Hebrides after Business Gateway support helped access £20,000 funding to go towards the construction of the workshop.

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Studio Vans on road to success

Thanks to expert support, Studio Vans successfully launched during lockdown and has now introduced a waiting list to cope with demand from across the UK.

Seas The Catch

Western Isles shellfish supplier expands into central Scotland during lockdown

A Western Isles shellfish supplier has praised support from Business Gateway for ensuring the firm was in a strong position to adapt to the pandemic.

Find your nearest office

Business Gateway Stornoway

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Sandwick Road
Stornoway
HS1 2BW
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07970959204

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday

09:00 to 17:00

Business Gateway Balivanich

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Balivanich
Isle of Benbecula
HS7 5LA
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07970959204

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday

09:00 to 17:00 (by appointment)