Case Studies

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

Mahinda and Menaka Jayaratne The Exchange Bar Restaurant

Sri Lankan cuisine brought to Aberdeen for the first time

Aberdeen locals can now enjoy Sri Lankan cuisine when they dine out after a local couple took over a restaurant in the Merchant Quarter.

30th July 2024

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Argyll & Bute business gets a slice of the fresh pizza action

An Argyll & Bute-based business making fresh pizzas to order has seen huge success after the owner accessed specialist start-up support from Business Gateway.

25th June 2024

Pets Care

Family-run independent pet shop opens in Aberdeen

A family-run independent pet shop has opened in Aberdeen after the business owner accessed expert support and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.

10th June 2024

T R Aitchison

Husband and wife team bring electrician business into the modern world

A family-owned electrician business in Lanarkshire has been modernised after the new owners accessed specialist advice from Business Gateway.

10th June 2024

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One of Scotland’s only vertically integrated CBD businesses secures new contract

A Scottish CBD-focused manufacturing business has secured a contract to manufacture products for one of the UK’s best known CBD brands after the business owner accessed specialist marketing support from Business Gateway.

10th June 2024

The Dunes Cabin

Popular North Uist food cabin opens new farm and croft shop

The owner of a popular North Uist food cabin has expanded her business operations and opened a brand-new farm and croft shop after accessing expert support and access to funding from Business Gateway.

10th June 2024

Isle of Harris Brewery 2

Isle of Harris Brewery opens new brewery, taproom and restaurant

The Isle of Harris Brewery has opened a taproom with a dining area, a bottle shop and deli after the business owners accessed specialist advice from Business Gateway.

10th June 2024

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Family-run Inverclyde business provides training for local young people

A family-run Inverclyde business is hiring and training young people in the field of ground investigation, after the business owners accessed specialist advice from Business Gateway.

10th June 2024

Ready in One

Scottish grandmother launches the UK’s only pre-measured baby formula scoops

A Scottish grandmother has launched the UK’s first and only pre-measured baby formula scoops after accessing support from Business Gateway.

10th June 2024