Case Studies

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

Loch Fyne Candles 1

Argyll & Bute couple open candle shop

An Argyll & Bute candle making business has opened its first physical store.

3rd April 2025

Loose Ends

Shetland retailer sewing success with doubled turnover

An independent Shetland knitting, yarn and haberdashery shop has seen its turnover more than double after accessing support from Business Gateway.

25th March 2025

Copyright Nye Stenning

North Uist tourism business going wild with expansion plans

A North Uist-based wildlife tours business has its sights set on expansion plans after the owners received specialist scale-up advice from Business Gateway.

21st March 2025

Rachel Anne Clarke Headshot

Inverclyde producer starts independent TV company

A producer has started her own independent TV production company, based in Inverclyde, after she received specialist support from Business Gateway.

18th March 2025

Craig Molloy Coaching

Inverclyde football coach scores big

An Inverclyde football coach is helping local children find their feet (and the back of the net) with dedicated football coaching.

18th March 2025

Cortino Van 2

Edinburgh whisky-coffee business brewing up a storm

A local Edinburgh business is brewing up success with its unique coffee blend after accessing support from Business Gateway.

18th March 2025

Rufflets

Luxury Fife hotel to launch leadership retreat programme

A luxury hotel in St Andrews is set to launch a growth leadership programme after the business owners received support from Business Gateway.

14th February 2025

Girl Grads

Scotland’s first female graduate network launches as fully structured organisation

An Edinburgh University graduate has launched Scotland’s first female graduate and young professional network as a fully structured organisation.

14th February 2025

Dance Sing 2

Health and wellbeing business helps reduce depression rates in care home residents

A Clackmannanshire health and wellbeing business is reflecting on its success with care homes across Scotland, which found that its classes reduced rates of depression in care home residents by 49% over a 12-week period.

11th February 2025