The number of Scottish businesses using eBay has increased by 90% - more than any other part of the UK.
Data from the e-commerce platform showed that the pandemic led to many Scottish businesses setting up virtual shops in order to survive, with Aberdeen seeing the biggest uptake across the UK.
Scottish entrepreneurs using eBay grew by 3,400% in the south of the city and 843% in the north of the city.
The West of Dundee, North Ayrshire and Arran also saw significant growth, with online businesses on the platform tripling.
Sophie Jessop, founder at Jessops Jewellers in Glenrothes, said: “Jessops Jewellers has been providing fine diamonds, jewellery design and repairs for over half a century, so when we had to close our doors for the first time since 1971 due to the pandemic, we were heartbroken.
"However, thanks to eBay we were able to reach more customers than we had ever done before by selling online, and although we cannot wait to open our doors once again, we plan to stay online with eBay long after.”
Entrepreneurs capitalised on people being stuck at home and shopping online, with top categories of new businesses including camera accessories, educational toys and stuffed toys.
Murray Lambell, UK general manager at eBay, said: “Toys have been hugely popular, and surprisingly American Football has been of interest too, tapping into the diverse, niche and nuanced interests of the 29 million customers on eBay UK."
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