Our purpose is to support honey bees and beekeepers in Scotland.
Here to help the advancement of the heritage, culture and science of beekeeping.
Introducing ApiScotia! Our new practical beekeeping weekend at Dumfries House on 24th to 27th May
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Webinars
Recorded and upcoming webinars presented by international experts.
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Education
Expand your beekeeping knowledge by exploring the various examinations which are available to all SBA Members.
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Young Beekeepers
Scotland has a thriving community of Young Beekeepers, including a World Champion Beekeeper!
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Hygiene and Disease Prevention
Advice on how to keep your bees healthy.
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Becoming a Beekeeper
What you need to know about getting involved with this fascinating hobby.
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Setting up a Hive
How to set up a beehive and install a colony of bees
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Latest Events
View All EventsFeb 5
February Webinar Beebytes with Mark Barnett and Matthew Richardson
WEBINARFEBRUARY WEBINAR Our first webinar in February is all about genetics. Beebytes is a social enterprise specialising in honey bee genetics and DNA analysis to characterise genetic admixture and identify
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
7:30 pm
View eventFeb 19
February Webinar The Honeybee Solution to Varroa with Steve Riley
WEBINARFEBRUARY WEBINAR Join us for an evening on varroa, when Steve Riley shall be taking us through the practical steps beekeepers can take to identify and select for easily observable
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
7:30 pm
View eventJan 31
Local Association Award Nominations
NOMINATE YOUR ASSOCIATION WINNERS It’s that time of year when we ask affiliated local association secretaries to gather nominations for those members who go above and beyond for your association.
Friday, January 31, 2025
12:00 am
View eventAbout the SBA
Supporting Scotland’s Bees and Beekeepers
The purpose of the Scottish Beekeepers Association is to support honey bees and beekeepers, to improve the standard of beekeeping, and to promote honey bee products in Scotland.
Policies & Governance
The SBA constitution can be downloaded from the list on this page, along with a number of policies, rules and procedures.
Structure & Trustees
The Scottish Beekeepers Association is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO).
The organisation consists of its members, and a board of trustees. The board meets regularly throughout the year.
Current trustees and their roles are listed here, as well as a non trustee members who assist with the work of the SBA.
Affiliated beekeeping Associations
Use the interactive map to find your local beekeeping association.
