Highland Hilly Huts Ltd is a rural tourism business founded by Natasha Brock, offering high-quality glamping accommodation on her land at Meall Gorm, an elevated site overlooking Glenurquhart and close to Loch Ness—one of Scotland’s most visited destinations.
24 HR Pharmacy is a 24-hour online pharmacy based in Paisley founded by Sehar Shahid. Established in 2023, the business provides patients across the UK with convenient access to prescribed and over-the-counter medicines, offering tracked next-day delivery and an expanding range of online clinical services.
Fretronics Engineering Ltd is an innovative electronic design, manufacturing, and repair company specialising in professional audio equipment for the global music and live events industry.
Lerags Farm Luxury Glamping Ltd (“Lerags”) is a private limited company incorporated in December 2022 and wholly owned by Katherine Mackenzie. Located just outside Oban, on six acres of land owned by Katherine herself, the business aims to address a long-standing gap in the local tourism market: the shortage of high-quality, self-catering accommodation during the busy summer season.
The Good Pet Collective Ltd (“Good Pet”) is a private limited company established in July 2024 by founder and sole director Catriona Blue. Based in Glasgow’s thriving West End, the business was formed to acquire and continue the operations of the well-known independent pet shop Pets Cetera.
Calpa Menswear Ltd (“Calpa”) is a private limited company incorporated in December 2024 and fully owned by founder Carl Lamming. Based in Stirling city centre, Calpa is a premium menswear retailer offering contemporary fashion brands. The business operates from a prominent retail unit on Upper Craig Street and complements in-store sales with an online presence via Shopify.
"My dream became a reality due to the loan from DSL" 
“We didn’t think anyone would back us, but DSL did.” 
“We were able to purchase new equipment to continue growing our business.” 
“Fantastic advice every step of the way helped get me started. Even during difficulties I was given time and help.” 
“With help from DSL, we were able to move premises for expansion, put all our staff through their relevant qualifications, buy vehicles and work stations, etc. …None of this would have been possible if it wasn’t for DSL believing in my vision and supplying the funding which allowed me to grow the practice at a much faster pace.” 
“The funding from DSL Business Finance was critical to supporting the work we wanted to do to the building and helped us through lockdown.” 
“The funding from DSL met my requirements and I very quickly had access to the capital to buy the second campervan. DSL was highly supportive and very engaged throughout the process.” 
“Receiving the funding and support from DSL Business Finance was an essential stepping stone in this next phase of CopperCairn, and the application process has been incredibly smooth from start to finish.” 
“The DSL loans officer for the Inverness area, Murray Marshall, gave me fantastic advice every step of the way and helped me to achieve my business goals.” 