Inspiration stories

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.

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10 Jun 2024

Former lawyer brings first keyless self-storage unit to Aberdeen

A former lawyer, and graduate of the University of Aberdeen, has launched his own self-storage business in Aberdeen, introducing keyless self-storage units to the city for the first time.

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10 Jun 2024

Former headteacher creates award-winning Scottish craft gin business

A former headteacher whose son registered her business on Companies House without her knowledge is now the creator of an award-winning Scottish craft gin.

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24 May 2024

Scottish drone business flying high with extensive services

A family-run business based in Lanarkshire has successfully expanded its services to offer the latest drone technology across the UK after its owners accessed support from Business Gateway.

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8 May 2024

Shetland’s first whisky distillery is set to open in 2024

Shetland is due to get its first ever whisky distillery in 2024 which will become Scotland's the most northerly distillery.

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1 May 2024

Orkney business sees increase in sales after appearing on James Martin’s Saturday Morning

An Orkney family business has enjoyed a dramatic increase in sales and social media followers, after one of its products appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning, which showcases recipes and products to a range of celebrity guests.

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9 Apr 2024

Business is blooming for the UK’s only fully electric-powered gardening business

The UK’s only fully electric-powered gardening business has been able to make new hires and grow its business operations after accessing support from Business Gateway.

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9 Apr 2024

Isle of Lewis photographer launches his own business

A self-taught photographer has launched his own business after accessing guidance and signposting to funding from Business Gateway.

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9 Apr 2024

Veterinary Ophthalmology is eye right

Julia Henken, a qualified veterinary surgeon and advanced practitioner in ophthalmology, has launched Eye Right Referrals.

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28 Mar 2024

Award-winning Scottish sculptor on track for six-figure turnover

An award-winning sculptor, whose products featured in the Barbie Movie, is exporting products internationally and is on track for a six-figure turnover after she accessed expert guidance and support from Business Gateway.

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14 Mar 2024

Scottish early years professional launches play and learn sessions

An Inverclyde family support worker has launched a range of play and learn sessions to encourage children’s positive early experiences after she accessed expert support from Business Gateway.

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14 Mar 2024

Comhairle funding helps young fisherman land new boat

A young fisherman from Lewis has successfully started his own fishing business after accessing support and expert guidance from Business Gateway.

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14 Mar 2024