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.
Sky-Pin Drones Ltd (“Sky-Pin”) is a private limited company, incorporated in November 2017, and wholly owned by James Braid. Based in Melrose, Scottish Borders, Sky-Pin specialises in aerial surveys and mapping services, offering 3D modelling, photography, and videography powered by advanced drone technology. With a primary focus on Scotland, the company caters to landowners and farmers, providing services such as plant and crop health mapping, peatland restoration mapping, and ecological and habitat management.
Business Overview
Bee Happy Breaks Scotland Ltd, founded by Joyce and Alan Jamieson, provides self-catering accommodation on their property in West Tofts, Stanley, near Perth. The business started with a studio apartment, known as “The Hive”, attached to their home. After a successful test run from May to September 2023, the Jamiesons saw strong occupancy rates and identified local demand for further expansion.
GRS Retail Ltd was founded by Steven Singh and Gurwinder Kaur, both semi-retired professionals with a strong background in property management and retail industry. Seeing a gap in their local market for a high-quality convenience store, they decided to transform one of their vacant units into a vibrant retail space. Their vision was to offer a much-needed, accessible shopping option for the local community.
Scrandaddy Limited, trading as Sip & Bark, was founded by Craig and Kasia Neilson in Sep 2022 prior to opening for business in April 2024. Sip & Bark is an innovative café and wine bar located in the affluent Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, designed to cater to both humans and their canine companions.
"My dream became a reality due to the loan from DSL" 
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“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.” 