Case Studies

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

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

Grampain Escapes

Tour guide operator puts itself on the virtual map 

Following a variety of support from Business Gateway, Grampian Escapes and Tours successfully launched its own app and grew its commercial offering by 15%.

1st November 2021

Whitevanplusman

Vantastic start for furniture uplift business

An on-demand van and driver hire business that uplifts and delivers unwanted furniture to those in need, has successfully launched after receiving a package of start-up support from Business Gateway.

8th October 2021

Penny Armstrong Founder Transition Turriefield

Growth for community farm with launch of online courses 

A Shetland community farm that grows and distributes vegetables across the island has launched a series of online courses to encourage people to grow their own food and produce after accessing help from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital training programme.

13th September 2021

Still Tours

Dram good support helps Aberdeenshire distillery upskill

A distillery tour provider now offers bespoke experiences for whisky enthusiasts by employing skills developed through DigitalBoost, Business Gateway’s national digital skills programme.

13th September 2021