Local couple become King and Queen of the castle
Transformation of a ruined castle in Tayside is in progress, making it a prime location for guests, and offering the chance to indulge in a “glamp, wine and dine” experience.
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318 case studies
Artists’ glass is full as bespoke studio and visitor centre opens to high demand
Following an extensive package of support from Business Gateway, including help securing over £100,000 in funding, a glass artist has hosted her first workshops in a bespoke studio and visitor centre.
Training provider launches world’s first ASME Offshore Wind Turbine Structural Inspection training course
A leading training provider has expanded its services and launched the world’s first ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) training course on wind turbine structural inspection, after receiving support from Business Gateway.
Catering business driven to expansion with funding support
Business Gateway support helped a mobile catering business access £4,500 and open its first shop, after the owners experienced phenomenal demand for their home-made and local products.
The perfect getaway lies in the Outer Hebrides
Following a variety of support from Business Gateway, self-catered Na Taighean Fiodh are fully booked in its first month of trading.
Tour guide operator puts itself on the virtual map
Following a variety of support from Business Gateway, Grampian Escapes and Tours successfully launched its own app and grew its commercial offering by 15%.
Vantastic start for furniture uplift business
An on-demand van and driver hire business that uplifts and delivers unwanted furniture to those in need, has successfully launched after receiving a package of start-up support from Business Gateway.
Growth for community farm with launch of online courses
A Shetland community farm that grows and distributes vegetables across the island has launched a series of online courses to encourage people to grow their own food and produce after accessing help from DigitalBoost, Scotland’s national digital training programme.
Business Gateway support is just the tonic for Ellis Gin
A Lanarkshire-based gin producer has accessed expert marketing advice from Business Gateway, leading to series of a virtual tasting experiences and projected future growth.
Scent of success for new home fragrances business
A new home fragrances business has successfully launched on the Isle of Lewis after the owner accessed funding with support from Business Gateway.
Agricultural software firm ‘digs up’ funding to improve safety in farming
Support from Business Gateway helped an agriculture software firm access over £16,000 of funding which enabled the successful launch of an app that will improve farming health and safety.
Chocolatiers enjoy sweet taste of success after winning Business Gateway competition
Kairos Chocolate was recently crowned champion of Business Gateway Forth Valley’s #THEHEAT21 competition, which recognises the efforts and ideas of local start-up businesses.