The East Lothian Beekeepers’ Association AGM and annual Honey Show took place on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, and it was a great opportunity to celebrate the skill, care, and craftsmanship of our members. 🏆 Trophy Winners Congratulations to both winners on their well-deserved awards. 🍯 Honey Show Class Results This year’s Honey Show featured a […]
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Nature often finds remarkable ways to soothe and heal. One unexpected source of comfort is the low, steady hum of a beehive. Stand near an active hive, and you’ll hear it: a gentle, enveloping drone around the 190–200 Hz range. Beekeepers and visitors alike have long noticed the calming effect of this hum, and now
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Have you ever watched bees working away on a summer’s day and thought, “I’d love to try that”? Now’s your chance. Our next Beekeeping Taster Day is happening on Wednesday, 31st July – and there are just 7 places left. What to Expect: Whether you’re ready to start a new hobby or just want a
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Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of bees and honey? If the answer is yes, then mark your calendars for our Beekeeping Taster Day on July 31st, 2025. Whether you’re an aspiring beekeeper or simply fascinated by these remarkable creatures, this immersive, one-day course promises an unforgettable experience. Imagine
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SRUC and the Scottish Government’s Bee Health Improvement Partnership have recently produced a learning package on Varroa. The Scottish Varroa Learning Booklet is now available to download and print. It aims to give beekeepers a better understanding of the particular issues beekeepers face in Scotland when tackling Varroa. Varroa is a key threat to Scottish
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I hope you have all had a successful summer/autumn of beekeeping despite the inclement weather over the winter and spring. Now the nights are getting darker earlier, and the days shorter, there’s still plenty of beekeeping tasks to get on with, including meeting up with fellow beekeepers, from newbees to old hands, at our monthly meetings outlined
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We are thrilled to announce two fantastic beekeeping courses designed specifically for beginners, scheduled to take place in 2025. Whether you are a complete novice or have recently acquired a colony but have yet to attend a beekeeping course, these opportunities are tailored for you. March 2025 Fraser Centre Course: Start Date: 5th March 2025
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At the moment it looks and feels like the bees will never want to leave the hive, but I’m sure it will get warmer and, more importantly, drier at some point and they will be off. Matthew’s talk on ‘Swarms, thinking inside the box’ will help prepare us in advance for the moment they decide
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I hope you’ve all had a good summer and are now thinking of getting your bees ready for the winter. After a very successful meeting in August, our next meeting is on Thursday 28th September at 7.30 pm. Matthew Richardson is coming to speak to us about ‘Preparing bees for Winter’. Asusual we will be meeting in the
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