Client Stories

The GrowBiz community is a diverse and inspiring mix of businesses from across rural Scotland; read some of their stories here, and discover an insight into what makes these businesses and their owners tick.

Shareon Gordon 22/03/2023 Shareon Gordon 22/03/2023

Cornelia MacWilliam, Little Birdie Coffee, Alyth

Find out how Birdie Coffee grew out of a need for quality coffee to enjoy in Scotland.

Shareon Gordon 06/03/2023 Shareon Gordon 06/03/2023

Jim Sutherland - Ride Away Bike Packing

Jim Sutherland is taking his love of bike packing local. Using local trails, local hotels and local produce to create all-inclusive adventures by bike in the Cairngorms National Park.

Shareon Gordon 01/03/2023 Shareon Gordon 01/03/2023

Victoria Gordon

Victoria Gordon uses her art to kick off a new career for unique hand-crafted products and commissioned pet portraits. With recent success at Scotland Trade’s Fair for her highland cow tea towel winning an award.

Shareon Gordon 19/01/2023 Shareon Gordon 19/01/2023

Sophie Downes

Sophie Downes is one of the enterprising young people in our SEED (Self Employment and Entrepreneurial Development) Programme. A print designer, she’s made fantastic progress in her business!

Shareon Gordon 04/01/2023 Shareon Gordon 04/01/2023

3Rs Rescue Restore & Reuse

Find out how the 3Rs Rescue Restore & Reuse in the Cairngorms was running a sustainable business model until the impending cost of running her high street premises forced her to rethink her business model.