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Restaurant launches online cookery school after upskilling with Digital Skills

A restaurant has expanded its offering online during COVID-19 with the launch of a cookery school and takeaway service, after engaging with DigitalBoost.

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Business Gateway helps local supplier deliver from farm to table

After launching a fruit and vegetable delivery service during COVID-19, Watsons Veggies turned to Business Gateway for support to manage high levels of customer demand.

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Aberdeen drinks firm raises a glass to international expansion

Boozy Events successfully adapted its offering during lockdown to deliver over 1,600 virtual drink experiences to customers across more than 15 countries.

Seas The Catch

Western Isles shellfish supplier expands into central Scotland during lockdown

A Western Isles shellfish supplier has praised support from Business Gateway for ensuring the firm was in a strong position to adapt to the pandemic.

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Back home to Barra was the ingredient to success

A local business that has benefitted from Business Gateway’s digital support is Café Kisimul. Harris Bari grew up immersed in the hospitality industry after his parents moved to Barra in 2004 to pursue their dream of opening a restaurant.

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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.

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.

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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.

The Shore

Grant provides couple with safe harbour from coronavirus

Securing grant funding saved The Shore at Carronshore restaurant and bar from administration and gave business owners, Stephen and Lilian Wallace hope for the future.