Case Studies

Our case studies highlight the ways in which Business Gateway has helped Scottish businesses get started and grow.

Taylor Wholesale

Confectionery wholesaler’s offering sweetened with revamped online platforms

A specialist wholesale company has overhauled its digital offering and enhanced its online presence by over 275%, after receiving support from Business Gateway and DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme.

3rd December 2021

Amanda Saurin Temple Cafe 3

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.

9th November 2021

Glansin Glass

Artists’ glass is full as bespoke studio and visitor centre opens to high demand

Following an extensive package of support from Business Gateway, including help securing over £100,000 in funding, a glass artist has hosted her first workshops in a bespoke studio and visitor centre.

2nd November 2021

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.

2nd November 2021

Advanture

Brothers set off on an Advanture

The Advanture, specialising in campervan gifts, have been able to expand their product offering and increase orders by 900%, following support from Business Gateway.  

2nd November 2021

Maryculter

Equestrian centre reins in new business 

A unique equestrian carriage hire company has successfully enhanced its online presence and grown its following on social media platforms after receiving support from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital upskilling programme, delivered by Business Gateway.  

2nd November 2021

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. 

2nd November 2021

Wilkinson Couts Engineering

Training provider launches world’s first ASME Offshore Wind Turbine Structural Inspection training course

A leading training provider has expanded its services and launched the world’s first ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) training course on wind turbine structural inspection, after receiving support from Business Gateway.  

2nd November 2021

Culdees Castle

Local couple become King and Queen of the castle

Transformation of a ruined castle in Tayside is in progress, making it a prime location for guests, and offering the chance to indulge in a “glamp, wine and dine” experience.

2nd November 2021