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Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 8, 20248 min read
Stobo Castle Health Spa: A Timeless Journey from Ancestral Estate to World-Class Destination Spa
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, Stobo Castle Health Spa stands as a majestic symbol of history, luxury, and...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 25, 20248 min read
Pagazzi: Illuminating Scotland’s Homes & Businesses Through Family Tradition
From its humble beginnings in a small shop in Scotland to becoming one of the UK’s largest independent lighting retailers, Pagazzi is a...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 7, 20248 min read
James Donaldson Group: A Timber Legacy That’s Stood The Test Of Time
The James Donaldson Group, one of Scotland’s longest-standing family businesses, has grown from a small sawmill in Fife into a...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 28, 20243 min read
Thorburn Group: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship In The Borders Of Scotland
Nestled in the picturesque Borders of Scotland, Thorburn Group has established itself as a prominent name in the construction and civil...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 23, 20237 min read
Celebrating Scottish Heritage For Over 20 Years
ScotlandShop was founded back in 2002 by Anna White and despite being a relatively young family business is a business that is steeped in...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 16, 20238 min read
Much More Than A Stitch In Time In The Borders
BE Uniforms, formerly known as Border Embroideries, was founded by Billy and Shirley Anne Smillie in 1989 using a single head embroidery...


Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Entrepreneurship And Innovation At The Heart Of Macsween
Macsween is a third generation family company established as a butchers shop in Edinburgh in the 1950’s. The company has passed down...


Sophie Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jul 13, 20231 min read
A Journey Of Family Business Discovery
This short film highlights the depth and diversity of Scottish family businesses and our ten day journey of discovery as part of the 2021...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 19, 20213 min read
The Stunning Beauty & Tranquility Of The Boath House
The Boath House is a luxury country house, widely renowned for its style, quality and fine cuisine. This award winning house and gardens...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 10, 20217 min read
Lindores Abbey Distillery – A Site Of Real Family Business History!
Lindores Abbey Distillery has been developed on a special site of historic interest. Perhaps the most important and historic event ever...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Oct 10, 20212 min read
Building On Over 130 Years Of Family Heritage At Hoggs Of Fife
Hoggs of Fife first began making hand welted country footwear in 1888 in Strathmiglo, Fife and have gradually built an excellent...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 26, 20213 min read
All Packaged Up At The UPAC Group
The UPAC Group is Scotland’s largest independent packaging supplier with facilities in Glasgow, East Kilbride and Broxburn. They offer...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 20, 20212 min read
The Story Behind Mackie’s Of Scotland
Mackie’s of Scotland is a fourth generation family business who have been farming at Westertown Farm in Aberdeenshire since 1912....


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Sep 6, 20213 min read
From Loch To Larder With Isle Of Skye Sea Salt
Isle of Skye Sea Salt is a multi award-winning, natural sea salt made entirely from the mineral-rich sea waters of Loch Snizort on the...


Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20215 min read
The Outdoor Clothing Innovating Family Firm!
Keela was founded on the East Coast of Scotland, the perfect place to innovate and test outdoor garments for the changeable British...
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