Case Studies

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

Ardardan Estate

Monty’s Farm Park at Ardardan Estate introduce Highland Cow experience

A popular estate is set to introduce a new Highland Cow experience this summer after the business owners accessed expert guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.

10th June 2024

Storage Den

Former lawyer brings first keyless self-storage unit to Aberdeen 

A former lawyer, and graduate of the University of Aberdeen, has launched his own self-storage business in Aberdeen, introducing keyless self-storage units to the city for the first time.

10th June 2024

Nicola Finney Collymoon Gin 2

Former headteacher creates award-winning Scottish craft gin business

A former headteacher whose son registered her business on Companies House without her knowledge is now the creator of an award-winning Scottish craft gin.

24th May 2024

Horizon drone surveying

Scottish drone business flying high with extensive services

A family-run business based in Lanarkshire has successfully expanded its services to offer the latest drone technology across the UK after its owners accessed support from Business Gateway.

8th May 2024

Shetland Tasting visual

Shetland’s first whisky distillery is set to open in 2024

Shetland is due to get its first ever whisky distillery in 2024 which will become Scotland's the most northerly distillery.

1st May 2024

James Thomson 2

Isle of Lewis photographer launches his own business

A self-taught photographer has launched his own business after accessing guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.

9th April 2024

Orkney Gin

Orkney business sees increase in sales after appearing on James Martin’s Saturday Morning

An Orkney family business has enjoyed a dramatic increase in sales and social media followers, after one of its products appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning, which showcases recipes and products to a range of celebrity guests.

9th April 2024

Cycling Gardeners

Business is blooming for the UK’s only fully electric-powered gardening business

The UK’s only fully electric-powered gardening business has been able to make new hires and grow its business operations after accessing support from Business Gateway.

9th April 2024

Eye Right Referrals Service

Veterinary Ophthalmology is eye right

Julia Henken, a qualified veterinary surgeon and advanced practitioner in ophthalmology, has launched Eye Right Referrals.

28th March 2024