Success Stories

Here, we're giving co-operatives a place to tell their story and share their knowledge and experiences. Please contact us with your story.

You can also find out about other co-operative businesses in Scotland, from John Lewis to Equal Exchange, through their own websites.

Boyndie Wind Farm Co-op >

The first community-owned wind farm launches, with plans for many more…

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative >

Growing a hugely profitable, expanding business with 100% worker involvement…

First Milk >

Pioneering in the tough UK dairy market with a co-operative approach protecting farmers' independence…

Grampian Growers >

Started by six like-minded farmers with a collective aim of producing and marketing a range of unsubsidised crops, primarily for export…

Loch Fyne Oysters >

From one shop at Loch Fyne to a turnover of over £10 million and the first international restaurant opening next year in Dubai…

Scotmid >

One of Scotland's largest employers, running a disparate business co-operatively

Stewartry Care >

Turning into an employee owned enterprise protected the long-term independence of this company…

The Graphics Company >

A co-operative spirit has made all the difference in building the business and surviving a catastrophic fire…

The Very People >

The first co-op set up with help from CDS…

Tullis Russell >

With group sales amounting to £138 million this year, Tullis Russell has found the employee ownership approach has fostered their productivity and profitability…