Building a rural business empire on the back of coffee beans
Lewie Graham runs a number of businesses in Kirkcudbright The harbour town of Kirkcudbright is probably not the first place you would look for a young entrepreneur building up his business empire. However, in a cosy cafe over a cappuccino, Lewis Graham - Lewie to everyone, has just been recognised for his efforts. Along with business partner Robyn Goodare, who is from the town, they took over Feast a few years ago and started the coffee bean roasting business Kirk-Coo-Brew. And, just over the road, is their Italian restaurant Portobello. Up to 20 staff might not sound a lot but, in a small place like Kirkcudbright, that makes you a not insignificant employer at the age of 27. 'I took a chance on the whisky industry and I haven't looked back' The 'wee boy from Whithorn' among the world's most eminent scientists Lewie - originally from Herefordshire - has just picked up a South of…
