Our purpose is to support honey bees and beekeepers in Scotland.
Here to help the advancement of the heritage, culture and science of beekeeping.
ApiScotia 2025! Our practical beekeeping weekend at Dumfries House on 2nd to 4th May
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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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Microscopy Exam
EXAMINATIONOur Microscopy Exam, Module 9, will be held on Saturday 3rd Oct 2026 in Broxburn, please apply by the 12th of September 2026.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:30 am
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Train the Trainer Course
COURSESOur Train the Trainer Course will be held on Monday 25th May 2026 at Dumfries House, Ayrshire, immediately after ApiScotia. Go on, make a weekend of it!
Monday, May 25, 2026
12:00 am
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SBA Annual Beekeeping Convention
SHOWSScottish Beekeepers’ Association ANNUAL CONVENTION 2026 FRIDAY 25TH SEPT & SATURDAY 26TH SEPT Loch Leven Community Campus, Kinross GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE Prof Norberto Garcia, from Argentina Sean Stephenson, Master Beekeeper
Friday, September 25, 2026
7:00 pm
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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.
