Scottish Beekeepers Association
@scottishbeekeepers.bsky.social
The Scottish Beekeepers Association (SBA) charity aims to promote honeybee conservation, beekeeping & honeybee products across Scotland. SCIO Charity SC009345
Our fantastic winter #webinar series continues on Weds 11 Feb at 7.30pm when we're delighted to have Ray Baxter join us to discuss Bottom-Up Beekeeping
To book your place please visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
It’s free for SBA members or £2 for non-members
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping
To book your place please visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
It’s free for SBA members or £2 for non-members
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping
January 19, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Our fantastic winter #webinar series continues on Weds 11 Feb at 7.30pm when we're delighted to have Ray Baxter join us to discuss Bottom-Up Beekeeping
To book your place please visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
It’s free for SBA members or £2 for non-members
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping
To book your place please visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
It’s free for SBA members or £2 for non-members
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping
📣Calling all #young #beekeepers in Scotland🏴
How would you like to represent #Scotland at the next IMYB - International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Belfast on 4-8July this year?
Aged 12-18, got junior, basic or NPA beekeeping certs, then ask your parent or guardian to msg us
How would you like to represent #Scotland at the next IMYB - International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Belfast on 4-8July this year?
Aged 12-18, got junior, basic or NPA beekeeping certs, then ask your parent or guardian to msg us
January 18, 2026 at 3:18 PM
📣Calling all #young #beekeepers in Scotland🏴
How would you like to represent #Scotland at the next IMYB - International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Belfast on 4-8July this year?
Aged 12-18, got junior, basic or NPA beekeeping certs, then ask your parent or guardian to msg us
How would you like to represent #Scotland at the next IMYB - International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Belfast on 4-8July this year?
Aged 12-18, got junior, basic or NPA beekeeping certs, then ask your parent or guardian to msg us
The next #beekeeping #webinar from our friends at the Welsh Beekeepers' Association - Cymdeithas Gwenynwyr Cymru is sure to #bee popular!
Addressing Sustainable Beekeeping with Dr Jamie Ellis
To register to this webinar on the 22nd Jan please visit
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Addressing Sustainable Beekeeping with Dr Jamie Ellis
To register to this webinar on the 22nd Jan please visit
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The next #beekeeping #webinar from our friends at the Welsh Beekeepers' Association - Cymdeithas Gwenynwyr Cymru is sure to #bee popular!
Addressing Sustainable Beekeeping with Dr Jamie Ellis
To register to this webinar on the 22nd Jan please visit
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Addressing Sustainable Beekeeping with Dr Jamie Ellis
To register to this webinar on the 22nd Jan please visit
zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Does your local association have #members who go above & beyond? Please ask your committee to consider them for one of our awards! Know any #young #beekeepers who deserve to be recognised?
scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/about-the-sb...
Closing 31Jan
#scottishbeekeepers #localheroes
scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/about-the-sb...
Closing 31Jan
#scottishbeekeepers #localheroes
January 10, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Does your local association have #members who go above & beyond? Please ask your committee to consider them for one of our awards! Know any #young #beekeepers who deserve to be recognised?
scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/about-the-sb...
Closing 31Jan
#scottishbeekeepers #localheroes
scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/about-the-sb...
Closing 31Jan
#scottishbeekeepers #localheroes
Our friends at Ulster Beekeepers Association always host a great beekeeping weekend and their early bird tickets are on sale til the end of this month.
Now that’s a lovely way to spend Valentine’s Day 💚🐝
#ulsterbeekeepers #beekeeping #honeybee #conference
Now that’s a lovely way to spend Valentine’s Day 💚🐝
#ulsterbeekeepers #beekeeping #honeybee #conference
January 9, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Our friends at Ulster Beekeepers Association always host a great beekeeping weekend and their early bird tickets are on sale til the end of this month.
Now that’s a lovely way to spend Valentine’s Day 💚🐝
#ulsterbeekeepers #beekeeping #honeybee #conference
Now that’s a lovely way to spend Valentine’s Day 💚🐝
#ulsterbeekeepers #beekeeping #honeybee #conference
LAST CALL! Jan #webinar
You can still register for our fascinating webinar this Weds night (7 Jan) at 7.30 pm, when we welcome Prof Stephen Martin. He will be discussing our native hornet, the European Hornet.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #beekeep
You can still register for our fascinating webinar this Weds night (7 Jan) at 7.30 pm, when we welcome Prof Stephen Martin. He will be discussing our native hornet, the European Hornet.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #beekeep
January 5, 2026 at 11:21 AM
LAST CALL! Jan #webinar
You can still register for our fascinating webinar this Weds night (7 Jan) at 7.30 pm, when we welcome Prof Stephen Martin. He will be discussing our native hornet, the European Hornet.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #beekeep
You can still register for our fascinating webinar this Weds night (7 Jan) at 7.30 pm, when we welcome Prof Stephen Martin. He will be discussing our native hornet, the European Hornet.
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #beekeep
If you’re able to get outside & looking for something fun to do this weekend, join in the New Year Plant Hunt organised by the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
Just log every flower you see
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
#NewYearPlantHunt #freshairfeelsgood
#plants #flowers #winter #recording
Just log every flower you see
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
#NewYearPlantHunt #freshairfeelsgood
#plants #flowers #winter #recording
January 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
If you’re able to get outside & looking for something fun to do this weekend, join in the New Year Plant Hunt organised by the Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
Just log every flower you see
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
#NewYearPlantHunt #freshairfeelsgood
#plants #flowers #winter #recording
Just log every flower you see
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
#NewYearPlantHunt #freshairfeelsgood
#plants #flowers #winter #recording
Happy New Year 🎉
We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our #members #volunteers #followers & #friends for being part of our journey last year! Your support, enthusiasm & kindness will keep us buzzing this year 💛 🐝
#HappyNewYear2026
We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our #members #volunteers #followers & #friends for being part of our journey last year! Your support, enthusiasm & kindness will keep us buzzing this year 💛 🐝
#HappyNewYear2026
January 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Happy New Year 🎉
We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our #members #volunteers #followers & #friends for being part of our journey last year! Your support, enthusiasm & kindness will keep us buzzing this year 💛 🐝
#HappyNewYear2026
We’d like to say a huge thank you to all our #members #volunteers #followers & #friends for being part of our journey last year! Your support, enthusiasm & kindness will keep us buzzing this year 💛 🐝
#HappyNewYear2026
You can still register for our first webinar of 2026. It’s next Weds night (7th Jan) when Prof Stephen Martin will be discussing our native European Hornet.
Visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #honeybee #beekeeper #webinars #knowledgeshare #europeanhornet
Visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #honeybee #beekeeper #webinars #knowledgeshare #europeanhornet
December 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
You can still register for our first webinar of 2026. It’s next Weds night (7th Jan) when Prof Stephen Martin will be discussing our native European Hornet.
Visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #honeybee #beekeeper #webinars #knowledgeshare #europeanhornet
Visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #honeybee #beekeeper #webinars #knowledgeshare #europeanhornet
We're starting next year with a fascinating #webinar on Weds 7th Jan when we welcome Prof Stephen Martin & he’ll be talking our native hornet, the #EuropeanHornet
To register your attendance ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #beekeeper #honeybee
To register your attendance ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #beekeeper #honeybee
December 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We're starting next year with a fascinating #webinar on Weds 7th Jan when we welcome Prof Stephen Martin & he’ll be talking our native hornet, the #EuropeanHornet
To register your attendance ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #beekeeper #honeybee
To register your attendance ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #beekeeper #honeybee
⏰One Day Left⏰
To register for our #beekeeping #webinar tomorrow night. We welcome Paula Carnell & she’ll be chatting about her Bee Project on the Cocos Keeling Island
To book ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #honeybee #beekeeper #knowledgeshare
To register for our #beekeeping #webinar tomorrow night. We welcome Paula Carnell & she’ll be chatting about her Bee Project on the Cocos Keeling Island
To book ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #honeybee #beekeeper #knowledgeshare
December 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
⏰One Day Left⏰
To register for our #beekeeping #webinar tomorrow night. We welcome Paula Carnell & she’ll be chatting about her Bee Project on the Cocos Keeling Island
To book ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #honeybee #beekeeper #knowledgeshare
To register for our #beekeeping #webinar tomorrow night. We welcome Paula Carnell & she’ll be chatting about her Bee Project on the Cocos Keeling Island
To book ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
#scottishbeekeepers #honeybee #beekeeper #knowledgeshare
🌟 Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday 🌟
Today we celebrate the amazing independent businesses that keep our communities thriving.
Whether it’s your local #beekeeper #shop #café or maker, every purchase, like, share, & kind word makes a huge difference 💛
Shop small, support local 🛍️🐝
#shoplocal #community
Today we celebrate the amazing independent businesses that keep our communities thriving.
Whether it’s your local #beekeeper #shop #café or maker, every purchase, like, share, & kind word makes a huge difference 💛
Shop small, support local 🛍️🐝
#shoplocal #community
December 6, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🌟 Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday 🌟
Today we celebrate the amazing independent businesses that keep our communities thriving.
Whether it’s your local #beekeeper #shop #café or maker, every purchase, like, share, & kind word makes a huge difference 💛
Shop small, support local 🛍️🐝
#shoplocal #community
Today we celebrate the amazing independent businesses that keep our communities thriving.
Whether it’s your local #beekeeper #shop #café or maker, every purchase, like, share, & kind word makes a huge difference 💛
Shop small, support local 🛍️🐝
#shoplocal #community
🐝 Want to support new #beekeepers? Join our Train the Trainer course on 25 May 2026 at Dumfries House in Ayrshire!
✔ Build confidence in teaching
✔ Learn effective training methods
✔ Help grow the beekeeping community
scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/train-...
#Beekeeping #ScottishBeekeepers
✔ Build confidence in teaching
✔ Learn effective training methods
✔ Help grow the beekeeping community
scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/train-...
#Beekeeping #ScottishBeekeepers
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
🐝 Want to support new #beekeepers? Join our Train the Trainer course on 25 May 2026 at Dumfries House in Ayrshire!
✔ Build confidence in teaching
✔ Learn effective training methods
✔ Help grow the beekeeping community
scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/train-...
#Beekeeping #ScottishBeekeepers
✔ Build confidence in teaching
✔ Learn effective training methods
✔ Help grow the beekeeping community
scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/train-...
#Beekeeping #ScottishBeekeepers
#StAndrewsDay is a perfect time to recognise Scotland’s long tradition of #beekeeping from skep makers of the past to today’s dedicated #beekeepers educators & #volunteers
Thank you to everyone who works to keep Scotland’s #bees healthy.
Happy St Andrew’s Day! 🐝🏴
Thank you to everyone who works to keep Scotland’s #bees healthy.
Happy St Andrew’s Day! 🐝🏴
November 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
#StAndrewsDay is a perfect time to recognise Scotland’s long tradition of #beekeeping from skep makers of the past to today’s dedicated #beekeepers educators & #volunteers
Thank you to everyone who works to keep Scotland’s #bees healthy.
Happy St Andrew’s Day! 🐝🏴
Thank you to everyone who works to keep Scotland’s #bees healthy.
Happy St Andrew’s Day! 🐝🏴
Wishing all our American bee friends and followers a very happy Thanksgiving 🎉🥳
#Thanksgiving #American #beefriends
#Thanksgiving #American #beefriends
November 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Wishing all our American bee friends and followers a very happy Thanksgiving 🎉🥳
#Thanksgiving #American #beefriends
#Thanksgiving #American #beefriends
In our next #webinar we welcome Paula Carnell. She will taking us on a journey to Cocos (Keeling) Island to tell us about her Bee Project
Our webinars are free to SBA Members or £2 per webinar nonmembers
buytickets.at/sba/1964001
#scottishbeekeepers #honeybee #education #cocoskeeling #beeproject
Our webinars are free to SBA Members or £2 per webinar nonmembers
buytickets.at/sba/1964001
#scottishbeekeepers #honeybee #education #cocoskeeling #beeproject
November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In our next #webinar we welcome Paula Carnell. She will taking us on a journey to Cocos (Keeling) Island to tell us about her Bee Project
Our webinars are free to SBA Members or £2 per webinar nonmembers
buytickets.at/sba/1964001
#scottishbeekeepers #honeybee #education #cocoskeeling #beeproject
Our webinars are free to SBA Members or £2 per webinar nonmembers
buytickets.at/sba/1964001
#scottishbeekeepers #honeybee #education #cocoskeeling #beeproject
There’s still time to register for our first #webinar of our winter series, next Thurs 20Nov
We welcome Einar Johansen, aka the Arctic Beekeeper
To book your place please visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
Einar is a sideline #beekeeper based in Northern #Norway at 68° North
We welcome Einar Johansen, aka the Arctic Beekeeper
To book your place please visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
Einar is a sideline #beekeeper based in Northern #Norway at 68° North
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
There’s still time to register for our first #webinar of our winter series, next Thurs 20Nov
We welcome Einar Johansen, aka the Arctic Beekeeper
To book your place please visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
Einar is a sideline #beekeeper based in Northern #Norway at 68° North
We welcome Einar Johansen, aka the Arctic Beekeeper
To book your place please visit
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
Einar is a sideline #beekeeper based in Northern #Norway at 68° North
We’re delighted to welcome Einar Johansen, the #Arctic #Beekeeper on Thurs 20 Nov, our 1st #webinar guest.
Einar is a #beekeeper based in Northern Norway, at 68° North. He manages 30 colonies in one of the world’s northernmost #apiaries
Register ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
Einar is a #beekeeper based in Northern Norway, at 68° North. He manages 30 colonies in one of the world’s northernmost #apiaries
Register ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We’re delighted to welcome Einar Johansen, the #Arctic #Beekeeper on Thurs 20 Nov, our 1st #webinar guest.
Einar is a #beekeeper based in Northern Norway, at 68° North. He manages 30 colonies in one of the world’s northernmost #apiaries
Register ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
Einar is a #beekeeper based in Northern Norway, at 68° North. He manages 30 colonies in one of the world’s northernmost #apiaries
Register ⬇️
www.tickettailor.com/events/sba/1...
It’s #NationalHoneyDay! 🍯
Buy local, support your beekeepers, and celebrate the bees that keep our world blooming. 🌼🐝
#LocalHoney #SaveTheBees #Beekeeping
Buy local, support your beekeepers, and celebrate the bees that keep our world blooming. 🌼🐝
#LocalHoney #SaveTheBees #Beekeeping
October 21, 2025 at 5:48 AM
It’s #NationalHoneyDay! 🍯
Buy local, support your beekeepers, and celebrate the bees that keep our world blooming. 🌼🐝
#LocalHoney #SaveTheBees #Beekeeping
Buy local, support your beekeepers, and celebrate the bees that keep our world blooming. 🌼🐝
#LocalHoney #SaveTheBees #Beekeeping
🌟 THANK YOU to our fab convention sponsors & traders🌟
Abelo
British Bee Feeds
Caddon Hives
Denrosa Apiaries
Highland Wax Co.
Kinross Men's Shed
Scot Gov Bee Health Team
Scottish Native Honeybee Society
SRUC Bee Advisor
Vita Bee Health
Wonky Wood
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #convention
Abelo
British Bee Feeds
Caddon Hives
Denrosa Apiaries
Highland Wax Co.
Kinross Men's Shed
Scot Gov Bee Health Team
Scottish Native Honeybee Society
SRUC Bee Advisor
Vita Bee Health
Wonky Wood
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #convention
October 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
🌟 THANK YOU to our fab convention sponsors & traders🌟
Abelo
British Bee Feeds
Caddon Hives
Denrosa Apiaries
Highland Wax Co.
Kinross Men's Shed
Scot Gov Bee Health Team
Scottish Native Honeybee Society
SRUC Bee Advisor
Vita Bee Health
Wonky Wood
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #convention
Abelo
British Bee Feeds
Caddon Hives
Denrosa Apiaries
Highland Wax Co.
Kinross Men's Shed
Scot Gov Bee Health Team
Scottish Native Honeybee Society
SRUC Bee Advisor
Vita Bee Health
Wonky Wood
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #convention
On now, our last lecture today with Prof. Stephen Martin (Salford University) as he explores The Ongoing Arms Race between Honeybees ‘ the Varroa Mite 🐝
Kindly sponsored by Bee Craft Magazine
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #convention #VarroaMite #HoneybeeHealth #BeeResearch
Kindly sponsored by Bee Craft Magazine
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #convention #VarroaMite #HoneybeeHealth #BeeResearch
October 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On now, our last lecture today with Prof. Stephen Martin (Salford University) as he explores The Ongoing Arms Race between Honeybees ‘ the Varroa Mite 🐝
Kindly sponsored by Bee Craft Magazine
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #convention #VarroaMite #HoneybeeHealth #BeeResearch
Kindly sponsored by Bee Craft Magazine
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping #convention #VarroaMite #HoneybeeHealth #BeeResearch
What role do genetics play in sustainable beekeeping? 🧬
Keynote speaker Megan Denver (USA) is exploring how selective breeding & practical genetics can help create stronger, healthier colonies around the world. 🌎🐝
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping
#SustainableBeekeeping
Keynote speaker Megan Denver (USA) is exploring how selective breeding & practical genetics can help create stronger, healthier colonies around the world. 🌎🐝
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping
#SustainableBeekeeping
October 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
What role do genetics play in sustainable beekeeping? 🧬
Keynote speaker Megan Denver (USA) is exploring how selective breeding & practical genetics can help create stronger, healthier colonies around the world. 🌎🐝
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping
#SustainableBeekeeping
Keynote speaker Megan Denver (USA) is exploring how selective breeding & practical genetics can help create stronger, healthier colonies around the world. 🌎🐝
#scottishbeekeepers #beekeeping
#SustainableBeekeeping
We’re thrilled to have Megan Denver (USA) as our second keynote speaker! She’s sharing her expertise on Beekeeping for Rural Development: The Opportunities and Challenges in Africa 🌱
Lecture kindly sponsored by Hattrick Bruce.
#Scottishbeekeepers #Beekeeping #convention #GlobalBees
Lecture kindly sponsored by Hattrick Bruce.
#Scottishbeekeepers #Beekeeping #convention #GlobalBees
October 11, 2025 at 10:37 AM
We’re thrilled to have Megan Denver (USA) as our second keynote speaker! She’s sharing her expertise on Beekeeping for Rural Development: The Opportunities and Challenges in Africa 🌱
Lecture kindly sponsored by Hattrick Bruce.
#Scottishbeekeepers #Beekeeping #convention #GlobalBees
Lecture kindly sponsored by Hattrick Bruce.
#Scottishbeekeepers #Beekeeping #convention #GlobalBees
Our 2025 Beekeeping Convention was officially opened by Sheila Collins of The Incorporation of Candlemakers of Edinburgh.
We’re delighted to welcome Prof Stephen Martin (Salford University) as our first keynote speaker 🎓 Kindly sponsored by NDB
#scottishbeekeepers
#beekeeping #convention
We’re delighted to welcome Prof Stephen Martin (Salford University) as our first keynote speaker 🎓 Kindly sponsored by NDB
#scottishbeekeepers
#beekeeping #convention
October 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Our 2025 Beekeeping Convention was officially opened by Sheila Collins of The Incorporation of Candlemakers of Edinburgh.
We’re delighted to welcome Prof Stephen Martin (Salford University) as our first keynote speaker 🎓 Kindly sponsored by NDB
#scottishbeekeepers
#beekeeping #convention
We’re delighted to welcome Prof Stephen Martin (Salford University) as our first keynote speaker 🎓 Kindly sponsored by NDB
#scottishbeekeepers
#beekeeping #convention
🐝 The Buzz Begins! 🐝
Our #Beekeeping #Convention is officially underway, starting with two brilliant workshops! 🍯✨#Mead Making with Lynne Hepplestone & learning the secrets of Preparing for a #Honey Show with Paul Boyle🍷🏆
#ScottishBeekeepers
Our #Beekeeping #Convention is officially underway, starting with two brilliant workshops! 🍯✨#Mead Making with Lynne Hepplestone & learning the secrets of Preparing for a #Honey Show with Paul Boyle🍷🏆
#ScottishBeekeepers
October 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🐝 The Buzz Begins! 🐝
Our #Beekeeping #Convention is officially underway, starting with two brilliant workshops! 🍯✨#Mead Making with Lynne Hepplestone & learning the secrets of Preparing for a #Honey Show with Paul Boyle🍷🏆
#ScottishBeekeepers
Our #Beekeeping #Convention is officially underway, starting with two brilliant workshops! 🍯✨#Mead Making with Lynne Hepplestone & learning the secrets of Preparing for a #Honey Show with Paul Boyle🍷🏆
#ScottishBeekeepers