Events
Events
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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.
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Young Beekeepers Award
OnlineDo you know a Young Beekeeper in Scotland who deserves some recognition? Then why not nominate them now for our Young Beekeepers' Award?
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February Webinar Bottom-Up Beekeeping with Ray Baxter
OnlineIn February 2026 we welcome Ray Baxter and explore your hive debris, with a talk on Bottom-Up Beekeeping
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Ulster Beekeepers Annual Conference
Greemount Campus CAFRE Greenmount Campus, AntrimULSTER BEEKEEPERS' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE 13th to 14th FEB 2026, GREENMOUNT CAMPUS, ANTRIM THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME, BEEKEEPING IN THE 21st CENTURY TWO DAYS OF CUTTING-EDGE SCIENCE, PRACTICAL
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March Webinar Different Philosophies of Honey Judging with Gino Jabbar
OnlineIn March 2026 our webinar host, Gino Jabbar, will be exploring the different honey judging systems
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Module Examinations March 2026
Online or exam centres (TBC)Our March Module exams take place on Saturday 21st March 2026, please apply by 9th February 2026
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Practical Exams
Across ScotlandOur practical exams happen every year in the summer months across Scotland, and there's one to suit every level of beekeeper. Registration closes on the 13th April.
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SBA Annual General Meeting
SRUC Craibstone Campus SRUC Ferguson Building, Craibstone Estate, AberdeenOur 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place on Saturday 25th of April in person at SRUC Ferguson Building, Craibstone Estate, Aberdeen. All members are invited to attend and non-members are very welcome to join for lunch and the afternoon program of talks.
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Wax Workshop
Cardrona Village Hall Cardrona Way, PeeblesOur fun and informative 1 day hands on Wax Workshop is on Sat 2nd May in Peebles. There's limited availability so please book early to avoid disappointment!
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ApiScotia 2026
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.
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Train the Trainer Course
Dumfries House Near Cumnock, Ayrshire, United KingdomOur 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!
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Royal Highland Show
Ingliston, Edinburgh Royal Highland Show Ground, Edinbugh, United KingdomCome join us in the Honey Tent at the Royal Highland Show and find out all about the fascinating world of bees and honeybees. Learn what's involved in becoming a beekeeper, meet the Queen, roll a candle and sample some delicious Scottish honey!
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