In the space of 11 years, Duncan and Vicki McConchie have created four complementary businesses, with a collective turnover of £1.5 million, all of which have been born out of identifying and meeting the needs of the market.
The McConchie’s family history
The story starts in 1911 when Duncan’s great-grandfather became a tenant farmer of 300 acres on the Solway coast in Scotland – an area of stunning scenery encompassing exceptional sea views.
As early as the 1930’s the family began looking at ways of diversifying the farm business with the first project the conversion of a cow field into a caravan park, and it’s this entrepreneurial spirit Duncan has carried through.
As one of three brothers all of whom eventually decided they wanted to go back home to run and take on the existing businesses, the issue arose as to how the business could sustain the family.
“Before going home I had pursued a career in the television industry and by the time I had decided I wanted to return to Dumfries and Galloway my brothers had already successfully established themselves in the farm and caravan business, meaning there was no real room for me,” explains Duncan.
“I therefore had to think on my feet a little and consider my opportunities. Fortunately, my parents had gifted me an ample area of land in a thriving tourism area and I decided to utilise this to create a business.” Click here to read the full story behind Duncan and Vicki McConchie's business journey >>>
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The McConchie’s family history
The story starts in 1911 when Duncan’s great-grandfather became a tenant farmer of 300 acres on the Solway coast in Scotland – an area of stunning scenery encompassing exceptional sea views.
As early as the 1930’s the family began looking at ways of diversifying the farm business with the first project the conversion of a cow field into a caravan park, and it’s this entrepreneurial spirit Duncan has carried through.
As one of three brothers all of whom eventually decided they wanted to go back home to run and take on the existing businesses, the issue arose as to how the business could sustain the family.
“Before going home I had pursued a career in the television industry and by the time I had decided I wanted to return to Dumfries and Galloway my brothers had already successfully established themselves in the farm and caravan business, meaning there was no real room for me,” explains Duncan.
“I therefore had to think on my feet a little and consider my opportunities. Fortunately, my parents had gifted me an ample area of land in a thriving tourism area and I decided to utilise this to create a business.” Click here to read the full story behind Duncan and Vicki McConchie's business journey >>>
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