Case Studies

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

The Island Spirit 1

Isle of Lewis whisky shop raises spirits with delivery service

A whisky shop based on the Isle of Lewis has successfully adapted to lockdown with the launch of a new delivery service with help from Business Gateway.

5th June 2020

Love Your Planet

Sustainable food store flourishes with Business Gateway support

A zero-waste retail shop has adapted its business model to continue trading throughout the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

3rd June 2020

Verdant Spirits 1

Tayside businesses respond to COVID-19 shortages

Two distilleries who have been supported by Business Gateway in their growth and expansion recognised there was an opportunity to support local front-line workers, using production facilities to produce hand sanitizer.

3rd June 2020

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Support helps local baker rise to success

Lynn Johnston approached Business Gateway Shetland to help grow her Shetland based business, Cake Fridge.

9th March 2020

Kenny Maclean Motovate Ltd Case Study

Glasgow-based tech firm is an international hit

Motovate found support from Business Gateway Glasgow and the Scottish Enterprise CAN DO Innovation Challenge Fund to create a platform for both UK and international markets.

30th July 2019

Whitetail Spirits Distillery Case Study Crop

Business Gateway just the tonic for Whitetail Spirits

Isle of Mull gin distillery looks set to grow with help from Business Gateway.

30th July 2019

Jonny Ingledew Owner North Uist Distillery

Local distillery owners in high spirits following support from Business Gateway

Business Gateway provided one-to-one business support and fully funded workshops to help distillery business expand.

29th July 2019

Ryan Mackenze Director Of Forte Productions Photo John Cooper

Creativity and strategy in perfect harmony for Moray production company

Business Gateway provided Forte Productions with strategic and business structure advice.

29th July 2019

Lindsey Gallacher Crop

Advice and support is silver lining for Caithness artist

Lindsey Gallacher was able to expand her Thurso based studio business with the support of Business Gateway Highland.

29th July 2019