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.

The Workshop Aberfeldy
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

The Workshop Aberfeldy

Meet our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.

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Daniel van Vuuren
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

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.

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Kelly McIntyre Mindful Photography
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

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.

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The Birks Cinema
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

The Birks Cinema

The Birks Cinema is our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz

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Handam Refill Station CIC
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

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

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Alisha Murray
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

Alisha Murray

Read about how Alisha started her horse and pony care business AM Equine Services, with support from our SEED programme.

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Jim Sutherland - Ride Away Bike Packing
Shareon Gordon Shareon Gordon

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.

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Victoria Gordon
Shareon Gordon Shareon Gordon

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.

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Creative Catalyst
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

Creative Catalyst

Creative Catalyst is our latest ‘member of the month’ for the Perth & Kinross Social Enterprise Group, facilitated by GrowBiz.

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Jane Ward
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

Jane Ward

Find out about what it’s like to be a self-employed carer in rural Perthshire and Kinross in this interview with experienced practitioner Jane Ward.

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Sophie Downes
Shareon Gordon Shareon Gordon

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!

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Robert Sproul-Cran
Shareon Gordon Shareon Gordon

Robert Sproul-Cran

Robert Sproul-Cran

Find out more about our client in the Cairngorms providing creative retreats and collaborating with other creatives.

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Nest Creative Spaces CIC
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

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.

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Julie Steele

Marram Blue - handmade jewellery and freelance copywriter, writer & editor

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Jon Wood
Abigail Shepherd Abigail Shepherd

Jon Wood

Grantown Diner & Takeaway, Woodland Diner at Lochanully, Carrbridge, and outdoor catering

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