SBA Annual Beekeeping Convention
SBA Annual Beekeeping Convention
Scottish 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
Noberto will be discussing ‘Honey Fraud’ and then ‘The Future of Beekeeping’
Sean will be answering the question ‘How Do Bees Do That?’ then sharing ‘Queen Rearing Made Simple!’
On the Friday night, we are delighted to be hosting a couple of talks, by Bees for Development and our Award Winning Young Beekeeper Robert Tulloch. Then the fun really begin with an informative quiz and social evening, and this is open to delegates and non-delegates. Your Quiz Master for the night is Margaret Murdin, NDB.
Early bird tickets are only £30 for an adult and £15 for students/juniors.
This includes the Friday night entry, breakfast rolls and lunch on the Saturday.
For Friday night only the entry cost is £5.
The standard adult price after the 31st July 2026 is £35
To buy your tickets please visit
https://buytickets.at/sba/2089037
A WIDE SELECTION OF TRADE STANDS WILL ALSO BE PRESENT
The programme and talk topics will be available shortly.
It also incorporates the SCOTTISH NATIONAL HONEY SHOW
For the schedule please visit
https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SNHS-schedule-and-rules-2026.pdf
And the entry form can be downloaded here
Honey Show entries can be staged on Friday 25th Sept from 4pm to 7pm and Sat morning from 8am to 9am, with judging beginning at 9.30am on Sat 26th Sept.
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