Case Studies

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

The Orogin Photography Crop

Borders gin distillery in high spirits following export success

Dalton-based Oro Gin, co-founded by Ray Clynick, has certainly been a family affair.

30th November 2018

Stevenswood Md Ron Hepburn Crop

New factory is a game-changer

Securing a large grant enabled Stevenswood, based in Livingston, to set its expansion plans in motion.

30th November 2018

Bg Sb Barony Hotel Ltor Richard Spanner And Scott Weatherby Crop

One-of-a-kind destination

The owners of the now independent Barony Castle have ambitious plans to build on its existing reputation and environmental credentials.

30th November 2018

Business Gateway Case Study Clyde Leather

Clyde Leather reinforces foundations for future growth following Business Gateway support

A review of operations identified a number of areas where further support would accelerate business growth.

30th November 2018

Kyloe Crop

USA beckons for software company

Already a market leader in the UK, Kyloe Partners aims to build a presence in the USA as part of its long-term plans.

30th November 2018

Laura Sticky Heelz

Foot care firm breaks into USA

Having won over Boots and Superdrug, the founder of Sticky Heelz set her sights on breaking into the American market.

29th November 2018

Bg 25X4 Midlothian Midlothian Advertiser Whisky Frames Kristen And Ross Hunter Crop

A picture of success

Intellectual property expertise and innovation support put Whisky Frames on course to quadruple its turnover in 2018.

29th November 2018

Bg Abd Piggery Smokery Mark Reynolds Crop

Start-up brings home the bacon

Piggery Smokery more than quadrupled its bacon production within its first 16 months in response to customer demand.

29th November 2018

Veriette Louise Clifford Crop

Drawing on expert advice

When talented illustrator Louise Clifford had designs on setting up in business for herself, she drew on our expert advice.

29th November 2018