Case Studies

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

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Popular Paisley Pie shop sees hike in customers

A popular Paisley Pie shop has seen a dramatic increase in customers after the business owner accessed support from Business Gateway.

6th June 2025

Loch Awe Hardwoods

Argyll businessman carves out growth

An Argyll-based businessman has achieved significant business growth, including a boost in turnover, after accessing support from Business Gateway.

20th May 2025

An Taigh Ceilidh

Gaelic community and cultural centre receives support from Business Gateway

A not-for-profit community project and cultural centre in Stornoway has accessed support and been signposted to funding through Business Gateway.

19th May 2025

Highland School of Jewellery

Highland jewellery-making school sells out evening classes

A Highland jewellery-making school has sold out its evening classes after its founder accessed support from Business Gateway.

15th May 2025

Lead image Blast Boxing 1

Edinburgh start-up keeping the community fighting fit

An Edinburgh start-up is making a major impact in communities.

12th May 2025

The Wee Cottage Kitchen

North Uist catering business expands 

A North Uist catering business has purchased larger premises after the owners received specialist scale-up support from Business Gateway.

7th May 2025

Alexis Williams

Lanarkshire woman expands international business following redundancy

A Lanarkshire quality compliance expert has started her own quality assurance business after she received specialist start-up support.

7th May 2025

The Rebel Baker

Ayr bakery on the rise

A local Ayr bakery is on the rise after securing a listing with a national supermarket chain following support from Business Gateway.

7th May 2025

Swan Grace Pilates

Greenock reformer pilates studio secures over 350 clients in first three months

A Greenock local who opened the region’s first reformer pilates studio after accessing Business Gateway support has reached over 350 clients in the first three months.

7th May 2025