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.
Daniel van Vuuren
Daniel is a leather crafter creating handmade and often bespoke items under the name Daniel Paul Leather. He is one of the Perthshire Artisans.
Paula Anderson, Hatton House Art & Design
Paula Anderson is an artist who recently opened Hatton House Art & Design gallery in Dunkeld, the fulfilment of a life-long dream.
Kelly McIntyre Mindful Photography
GrowBiz client Kelly McIntyre has completed a mindful photography practitioner course and is now certified to host her own mindful sessions.
The Birks Cinema
The Birks Cinema is our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz
Cornelia MacWilliam, Little Birdie Coffee, Alyth
Find out how Birdie Coffee grew out of a need for quality coffee to enjoy in Scotland.
Handam Refill Station CIC
Handam Refill Station CIC is our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz
Alisha Murray
Read about how Alisha started her horse and pony care business AM Equine Services, with support from our SEED programme.
Inspiring Women on International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, we are highlighting the inspiring stories of self-employed women who run an incredible variety of innovative businesses and enterprises.
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.
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.
Creative Catalyst
Creative Catalyst is our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.
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!
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.
Robert Sproul-Cran
Robert Sproul-Cran
Find out more about our client in the Cairngorms providing creative retreats and collaborating with other creatives.
Nest Creative Spaces CIC
Find out about the creative haven that is December’s ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.
Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott
Jennifer Macdonald-Nethercott runs Strath Communications and Wilder Waves
Giraffe Cafe
Find out about the amazing work being accomplished by Giraffe Cafe in the first of a new regular feature highlighting the member of the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.