Outer Hebrides

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

Astar media

New Gaelic language business launches following support

A new business specialising in Gaelic project services, based out of the Isle of Lewis, has launched after receiving support from Business Gateway.

Keith Morrison Wee Studio

Isle of Lewis music studio makes a bang

An independent music studio on the Isle of Lewis has successfully increased its offering after purchasing new musical equipment following support and advice from Business Gateway.

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Independent food business is a batch of success

An independent Hebridean food outlet has successfully launched on the Isle of Harris, following support from Business Gateway.

Sliced salami with wine and sgian dubh

Successful start for independent charcuterie

A new charcuterie business has successfully launched following vital support from Business Gateway, including specialist advice about funding, which helped the business access grants worth over £3,000.

Kathleen Mackenzie Founder Broch Gift Shop

Gift boutique establishes itself in Outer Hebrides 

An independent Hebridean gift shop diversified its offering after working with Business Gateway. 

Donnie Maclean Alec Mackay Steve Mackay West Coast Creels

Fishing supplies business reels in success

Business Gateway helped an Isle of Lewis fishing supplies business grow its operations with funding and secure new premises on the outskirts of Stornoway.

Herring Girl Collection 2

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.

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.

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.

Find your nearest office

Business Gateway Stornoway

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Sandwick Road
Stornoway
HS1 2BW
Get directions
01851 822 775

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday

09:00 to 17:00

Business Gateway Balivanich

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Balivanich
Isle of Benbecula
HS7 5LA
Get directions
01851 822 775

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday

09:00 to 17:00 (by appointment)