Events
February Webinar Transitioning to Varroa Resistant Colonies with Steve Riley
FEBRUARY 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 varroa-resistant traits in their colonies. Steve Riley is the current Education Officer at Westerham Beekeepers, a club in the south-east of England. He is a
March Webinar The Jersey Asian Hornet Group with John De Carteret
OnlineJoin us online in March for an evening with John De Carteret when he’ll give us an introduction to the Jersey Asian Hornet Group, and we will discover more about the work they have done and are doing to combat this invasive pest in Jersey.
Microscopy Workshop March 2025
Dick Vet School Roslin Centre Easter Bush Campus, EdinburghThere will be a Microscopy workshop held on the 8th and 9th March 2025 at the Dick Vet School Roslin Centre. The workshop will be administered by Alan and Cynthia Riach. The cost for this 2-day workshop will be £95 and starter kits will be available for £80 (the kit contains approx. 30 items including
Module Examinations March 2025
Online or exam centres (TBC)SBA Module Exams will be held on 22nd March 2025. Please apply by 9th February Modules 1 to 8 will be offered but the Plants and Pollinators (P&P) will not be offered until November. Note: Module 8 can not be sat until all other modules (except P&P) have been completed. Applicants must be SBA Members
Welsh Beekeepers Association Spring Convention
Builth Wells RWAS Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, United KingdomThe Welsh Beekeepers' Association Spring Convention takes place on the 22nd of March, with a variety of speakers and beekeeping information. This year speakers include Christine Coulsting, Stephen Martin, Lynda Marston-Weston, Martin Bencsik and Stephen Fleming.
NEW Young Beekeepers Award
OnlineDo you know a Young Beekeeper in Scotland who deserves some recognition? Then why not nominate them now for our new Young Beekeepers' Award?
April Webinar An Introduction to Top Bar Beekeeping with Phil Chandler
OnlineJoining us for our last Winter Webinar in this series is Phil Chandler, aka The Barefoot Beekeeper. Phil will be sharing details of keeping bees in Top Bar hives and his philosophy of keeping bees.
Wax Workshop
Inverness Botanic Gardens Bught Lane, InvernessWAX WORKSHOP SATURDAY 12th APRIL INVERNESS Our one-day, hands-on workshop covering the production of candles, wired foundation, polish, flowers, and wraps will be held on Saturday 12th of April 2025 at Inverness Botanic Gardens, Bught Lane, Inverness, IV3 5SS. The workshop will run from 10 am to 4 pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be
Practical Exams
Across ScotlandPRACTICAL EXAMS Every year we run a series of practical exams in the summer months, where you can demonstrate your practical beekeeping skills and knowledge, and receive the recognition you deserve for all that you know and do! There are different levels of practical exams, so if you've been keeping bees for a few years
SBA Annual General Meeting
SRUC Barony Campus Parkgate, DumfriesOur 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place on Saturday 26th of April in person at SRUC Barony Campus, Parkgate, Dumfries. All members are invited to attend and non-members are very welcome to join for lunch and the afternoon program of talks.
Honey Judge Exam
Loch Leven Community Campus Muirs, Kinross, Perth and Kinross, United KingdomHONEY JUDGE EXAM Anyone who has gained Module 2, Honey Bee Products & Forage, and has gained sufficient stewarding and honey showing experience, including at national shows such as the Royal Highland, the Scottish National or the UK National Shows may apply to sit their Honey Judge exam. For the full entry requirements please refer
ApiScotia 2025
Dumfries House Near Cumnock, Ayrshire, United KingdomOur practical beekeeping weekend ApiScotia is back! This enjoyable weekend of beekeeping is for SBA members who hold the Basic Beekeeping Certificate, who have been keeping bees for a few years, re looking to work towards the Intermediate exam and who are ready and willing to support novice beekeepers in their area to keep bees well.