Edinburgh bakery business causes a buzz with insect bakes
An Edinburgh bakery business that uses insect protein in its baking is looking to expand its operations.
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Highland teenager streamlines his own woodturning business
A Highland woodturning business run by an 18-year-old is now able to produce products in a more streamlined way after accessing specialist start-up support from Business Gateway.
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.
Highland Mums celebrate success of award-winning craft gin business
Two local mums who launched their own craft gin just eight months ago are scaling up productions to keep up with customer demand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monty’s Farm Park at Ardardan Estate introduce Highland Cow experience
A popular estate is set to introduce a new Highland Cow experience this summer after the business owners accessed expert guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.
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.
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.