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SUMMARY:Module Examinations March 2026
DESCRIPTION:SBA Module Exams will be held on 21st March 2026. \nPlease apply by 9th February 2026\, apply by clicking here \nWhy not use the winter months to expand your honeybee and beekeeping knowledge and study for one of our module exams? \nYou can find out all about the different types of modules and topics to study by visiting the Education pages on our website\, or click here \nModules 1 to 8 will be offered\, but the Plants and Pollinators (P&P) will not be offered until November.\nNote: Module 8 can not be sat until all other modules (except P&P) have been completed.\nApplicants must be SBA Members\, but do not need to have obtained their Basic or Junior certificates. \nThe exams will be offered in Online and Written (exam centre) format. Online will require an open computer (work computers are often locked down). Exam centres will be set up in various geographic locations dependent on application numbers – you may have to travel. \nJackie Elliott ( Jackie@scientificbeekeeping.co.uk ) will administer the Online exams.\nAlan Riach will administer the Written exams. \nWhen applying\, please state whether you require Online or Written. \nThe exam fee is £42 \nAPPLY AND PAY ONLINE \nor complete the Exam Application Form and send it with the fee to the Education Officer.
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/module-examinations-march-2026/
LOCATION:Online or exam centres (TBC)
CATEGORIES:EXAMINATION
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SUMMARY:Practical Exams
DESCRIPTION:PRACTICAL EXAMS\nEvery 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! \nThere are different levels of practical exams\, so if you’ve been keeping bees for a few years why not consider sitting our Basic Beekeeping Certificate (or Junior Beekeeper if under 16). For the more experienced beekeepers\, we have our Intermediate and Apiarian certificates. \nInformation about each of these exams can be found by clicking on them or by visiting the Education pages on this website\, click here. \nTo register and pay to sit an exam\, please use the link provided in this Event listing or visit https://form.jotform.com/250404948495364 \nThe deadline for registering to sit any of these exams is the 13th of April.
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/practical-exams/
LOCATION:Across Scotland
CATEGORIES:EXAMINATION
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SUMMARY:SBA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT THE 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) \nwill be conducted in person at SRUC Ferguson Building\, Craibstone Estate\, Aberdeen\, AB21 9YA \non SATURDAY 25th APRIL 2026 from 10.30 am to 1.00 pm \nThe formal meeting will be followed by lunch and an afternoon of talks\, finishing at 4.00 pm \nThe Agenda for the day can be downloaded here. \nMEMBERS SHOULD REGISTER THEIR ATTENDANCE BEFORE 12th of APRIL. Non-Members are welcome to join us for lunch and the afternoon program of talks. \nTo BOOK YOUR PLACE please click here or the link in this listing. \nTRUSTEE NOMINATIONS \nAny member wishing to propose resolutions for the AGM or nominations for the position of Trustee and/or Office Bearer should advise the General Secretary of these no later than noon on 28th March 2026. All resolutions and nominations must include the names of the Proposer and the Seconder. \nProposed resolutions should be set out in writing\, giving sufficient detail to allow members to understand\, judge\, and ultimately vote on the matter at the AGM. \nThe Board may nominate for re-election Trustees and/or Office-Bearers whose tenure will expire at the 2026 AGM and who are eligible for election for a further term. In addition\, the Board may nominate Trustees for election to vacant Office-Bearer positions. \nThe Board encourages further nominations of members to join the Board of Trustees. All nominations must include the signature of the nominee confirming her or his acceptance of the nomination. A nomination form can be downloaded here. \nTrustees must be members of the SBA\, agree to the Trustees Code of Conduct and must not be disqualified from being a charity trustee under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005. \nRESOLUTIONS \nResolutions to be voted on at the AGM will be emailed to all members and are available on the SBA website in the Members’ area. There are provisions for members who cannot attend the meeting to cast their votes by means of the General Secretary acting as proxy on their behalf. Proxy voting forms are available to download from the SBA website Members’ area\, or on request from the General Secretary\, from 10th April 2026. The deadline for submitting proxy voting forms is noon on 24th April 2026. \nMore information on proposing resolutions\, making nominations\, proxy voting\, and the powers and responsibilities of Trustees are available from the General Secretary – secretary@scottishbeekeepers.org.uk \n 
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/sba-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:SRUC Craibstone Campus\, SRUC Ferguson Building\, Craibstone Estate\, Aberdeen\, AB21 9YA
CATEGORIES:AGM
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SUMMARY:Wax Workshop
DESCRIPTION:WAX WORKSHOP \nSATURDAY 2nd MAY \nPEEBLES \nJoin us for a fun and informative one-day SBA WAX Workshop\, to be held on Saturday 2nd May 2026 at Cardrona Village Hall\, Cardrona\, Peebles\, EH45 9LD. The workshop will run from 9.45 am to 4 pm. \nDelegates will get hands-on experience in the production of moulded candles\, dipped candles\, wired foundation\, polish\, moisturising cream\, flowers\, rolled candles\, and wraps. \nThis would make a lovely gift or entertaining day out with family and friends. \nTea\, coffee and biscuits will be provided\, but please bring a packed lunch and your own mug. \nCost \nSBA Members: £65 \nNon-members: £75 \nThe last date for applications is the 25th of April 2026. \nPlaces are limited\, so ensure you book early.
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/wax-workshop/
LOCATION:Cardrona Village Hall\, Cardrona Way\, Peebles\, EH45 9LJ
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP
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SUMMARY:ApiScotia 2026
DESCRIPTION:APISCOTIA 2026\nThis enjoyable weekend of beekeeping is for SBA members who hold the Basic Beekeeping Certificate\, who have been keeping bees for a few years\, and who are ready and willing to support novice beekeepers in their area to keep bees well. This is also an excellent weekend for those looking to work towards their Intermediate exam. \nMEET\, LEARN\, SHARE\nMEET\nJoin us at 4pm on Friday 22nd May for a tour of the Dumfries working farm. Followed at 5pm with a hands-on workshop\, bring a sample of your bees for our workshop ‘Under the Microscope – Detecting Nosema’. This is free to attend and open to residential and non-residential participants\, just remember to add it to your booking. \nThe Saturday and Sunday sees a full program of lectures\, workshops and apiary practicals. \nMake the most of your weekend by staying on site until Monday morning\, when we have organised a guided tour of Dumfries House itself (only £17.50 and open to all delegates) \nOR enrol in our Train the Trainers course\, which is being held onsite on Monday with Margaret Murdin\, NDB. This can be booked separately via the SBA Events page on the website\, click here. \nSunday night accommodation in the bunkhouse is also available\, again please add this to your booking. \nLEARN\nOur base for the weekend of the 22nd to 24th of May is the MacRobert Farming and Rural Skills Centre. We’ll split into groups and participate in several sessions each day\, led by our excellent course tutors: Andy Watson\, Graham Torrie\, Ilona Shilliday\, Malcolm Watson\, Margaret Murdin NDB\, Matthew Richardson\, and Yvonne Davidson. \nAcross the 2 days the sessions will cover best practice in: \nResilient Beekeeping                       Queen Rearing \nGrafting Techniques                        Breeding for Varroa Resistance        \nLocal Bees & Drones                       Making a Cell Raising Colony \nEngaging the Community              Record Keeping \nIntroduction to Microscopy & Plant Anatomy \nSHARE\nRelax and get to know others on the course in the Tamar Manoukian Residential Centre when we all get together. With breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks included for everyone each day\, you won’t go hungry. \nOPTION 1: RESIDENTIAL\, STAY ONSITE FOR THE WEEKEND\nAre you ready for an adventure with friends? We’ve booked the on-site residential centre\, aka The Bunkhouse\, which comprises separate male and female dormitories with bunk beds for two to eight guests per room. With a variety of extra activities on offer this is the fun place to be. \nResidential – Course fees\, meals\, accommodation on Friday & Saturday – £330 \nMake the most of your visit to this lovely estate by staying on site until Monday morning. Add Sunday night dinner\, bed and breakfast for £120. \nIf bunk beds aren’t for you\, there’s alternative accommodation in the surrounding areas and also camping and caravan sites. Just choose option 2\, Non-Residential. \nOPTION 2: NON-RESIDENTIAL\, TRAVEL IN EACH DAY\nThere are plenty of places to stay in the surrounding area with Cumnock a 5min drive away\, Kilmarnock and Ayr only 20min by car. \nNon-Residential – Course fee incl. all training sessions\, breakfast\, lunch on Saturday & Sunday £230 \nJunior members who hold the Junior or Basic Beekeeper Certificates are eligible too. The course and accommodation fee for Juniors is £300 or £200 for non-residents. All Juniors must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nBOOKINGS\nTickets are on sale now\, please CLICK HERE to book your place. Spaces are limited!\nYou’ll need your SBA membership number and polo shirt size.
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/apiscotia-2026/
LOCATION:Dumfries House\, Near Cumnock\, Ayrshire\, KA18 2LN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:COURSES
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SUMMARY:Train the Trainer Course
DESCRIPTION:SBA Train the Trainers Course \nIn order to enhance the quality of beekeeping courses and mentoring\, tutors and mentors are now encouraged to attend the SBA’s Train the Trainer course. \nA one-day Train the Trainer course will be held on Monday\, 25th May 2026 at Dumfries House\, Ayrshire\, immediately after the ApiScotia practical beekeeping weekend at the same venue. So you can make a proper weekend of it! \nWe would encourage ApiScotia delegates and anyone looking to mentor beekeepers in their own associations to attend. To find out more about our ApiScotia weekend\, please click here. \nMargaret Murdin\, NDB is the tutor for this Train the Trainer course. \nThe aims of this course are: \n\nTo help beekeeping tutors understand how adults learn\nTo help them deliver information more effectively\nTo enable them to pass on their beekeeping expertise to others so that their students become knowledgeable and competent beekeepers\n\nThe course fee is £75. Breakfast rolls and lunch will be provided. \nIf you are travelling from a distance\, we have overnight accommodation available onsite at Dumfries House. We have booked the on-site residential centre\, aka The Bunkhouse\, which comprises separate male and female dormitories with bunk beds for two to eight guests per room. \nFor the Sunday night dinner\, bed and breakfast\, the cost is £120. \nCourse places are very limited so don’t delay book today! \nBOOK YOUR PLACE \nParticipants who have attended a Train the Trainer course (or possess a professional teaching qualification) and have gained the Intermediate Module or Intermediate Practical certificates can apply for the SBA Beekeeping Trainer Certificate. Please contact the Education team for more information\, education@scottishbeekeepers.org.uk
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/train-the-trainer/
LOCATION:Dumfries House\, Near Cumnock\, Ayrshire\, KA18 2LN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:COURSES
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SUMMARY:Royal Highland Show
DESCRIPTION:Honey Tent at the Royal Highland Show \nJoin us on the 18th to 21st of June in the Honey Tent at this year’s Royal Highland Show. \nWhether you’re a curious visitor or an experienced beekeeper\, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant and educational space dedicated to the wonders of bees and beekeeping. \nYou can find out more about what happens in the Honey tent by clicking here \nTo find our more about the Royal Highland Show please visit \nhttps://www.royalhighlandshow.org/ \nAnd we’re looking for volunteer stewards to help in the tent and engage with the many thousands of visitors who pop in each day. If you’ve got some knowledge and experience of honey bees and beekeeping\, or have just started a beginner’s course then please do consider it. \nTo volunteer please complete our online registration form before the 17th MAY 2026\, via the link below \nhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RHS26Volunteer \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nThank you!
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/royal-highland-show-2/
LOCATION:Ingliston\, Edinburgh\, Royal Highland Show Ground\, Edinbugh\, EH28 8NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SHOWS
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SUMMARY:International Meeting of Young Beekeepers IMYB
DESCRIPTION:Exciting News! \nThis year The International Meeting of Young Beekeepers\, IMYB 2026 will be held just across the water in Belfast on the 4th to 8th of July! We hope to be able to send a Team from Scotland\, so if you’re interested we’re waiting to hear from you at … \nbron.wright@scottishbeekeepers.org.uk \nYoung Beekeepers need to be over 12 years old and under 18years at the date of the competition. They need to live in Scotland\, be SBA members and have passed the SBA Basic Beekeeping or Young Beekeeper Certificate\, or who will take either exam in the summer\, or who hold a similar beekeeping qualification. \nSo please get in touch\, but don’t leave it too late as we’ll be selecting Team Scotland soon! \nIf you’d like to support our young beekeepers at this competition and for future competitions and events\, please consider donating today via the link below \nPLEASE SUPPORT OUR YOUNG BEEKEEPERS \nMany thanks and good luck!
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/imyb/
LOCATION:Belfast
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260926T090000
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SUMMARY:Scottish National Honey Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Scottish National Honey Show 2026 \nSaturday\, 26th September 2026 \nLoch Leven Community Campus\, Kinross \nOur annual honey show takes place this year at the same time as our annual convention in Kinross on the weekend of the 25th and 26th of September. With a variety of competition classes\, there’s sure to be one to suit you! \nEntry is free\, so why not have a go\, and you could be adding ‘Award Winning’ to your promotions! \nPlus\, this year we can offer prize monies with grateful thanks to The Wax Chandlers \nTo download the full schedule and rules\, please click below \nhttps://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SNHS-schedule-and-rules-2026.pdf \nThe Entry Form can be downloaded here \nStaging of Exhibits: From 1600 hours – 1900 hours on Friday\, 25th September 2026 and between 8am – 9am on Saturday\, 26th September 2026 \nJudging starts at 9.30am on Saturday\, 26th September 2026 \nNo entry fee but there will be prizes and certificates for the following:- \nFirst\, Second\, Third and\, if appropriate\, Very Highly Commended\, Highly Commended and Commended. \nThere will also be certificates accompanying any trophies awarded. \nRegistration: Free entry by completing the entry form and returning it by email to enid.brown@scottishbeekeepers.org.uk before the closing date of Sunday\, 20th September 2026 \nEntries will be accepted after 20th September and on the days of the conference\, but there will be a £5 donation.
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/scottish-national-honey-show-2026/
LOCATION:Loch Leven Community Campus\, Muirs\, Kinross\, Perth and Kinross\, KY13 8FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SHOWS
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SUMMARY:SBA Annual Beekeeping Convention
DESCRIPTION:Scottish Beekeepers’ Association\nANNUAL CONVENTION 2026 \nFRIDAY 25TH SEPT & SATURDAY 26TH SEPT\nLoch Leven Community Campus\, Kinross \nGUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDE \nNorberto Garcia\, from Argentina\nSean Stephenson\, Master Beekeeper \nOn the Friday night\, we are delighted to be hosting a fun and informative quiz and social evening\, and this is open to delegates and non-delegates. Your Quiz Master for the night is Margaret Murdin\, NDB. \nEarly bird tickets are only £30 for an adult and £15 for students/juniors. \nThis includes the Friday night entry\, breakfast rolls and lunch on the Saturday. \nFor Friday night only the entry cost is £5. \nThe standard adult price after the 31st July 2026 is £35 \nTo buy your tickets please visit \nhttps://buytickets.at/sba/2089037 \nA WIDE SELECTION OF TRADE STANDS WILL ALSO BE PRESENT \nThe programme and talk topics will be available shortly. \nIt also incorporates the SCOTTISH NATIONAL HONEY SHOW \nFor the schedule please visit \nhttps://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SNHS-schedule-and-rules-2026.pdf \nAnd the entry form can be downloaded here \nHoney 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. \nLocal Accommodation List
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/sba-annual-beekeeping-convention-2/
LOCATION:Loch Leven Community Campus\, Muirs\, Kinross\, Perth and Kinross\, KY13 8FQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:SHOWS
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SUMMARY:Microscopy Exam
DESCRIPTION:SBA Microscopy Examination Module 9 \n  \nThis will be held in Strathbrock Community Centre\, Broxburn EH52 5LH on Saturday  3rd October 2026 \nThis examination lasts 3 hours and the candidate will need to provide suitable microscopes and equipment necessary to complete the examination. As of 2026\, the Microscopy Certificate is required to enter the Scottish Apiarian Examination. \nThe candidate’s knowledge and skill will be put to the test through a series of practical tasks along with an oral examination. \nPlease study the Microscopy Syllabus (Issue April 2022) available on the SBA website at \nSBA Services /Education /Microscopy  https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/sba-services/education/ \nApplicants must be members of the SBA and have passed their Basic Beekeeping (BB) or Junior Beekeeper (JB) exam. It is also advisable that you should have attended an SBA 2-day microscopy workshop. Please can those who attended the Microscopy two-day Workshop in 2025 or earlier try for the exam. The exam fee is £75. \nThe exam will be administered by Dr Mark Barnett (Roslin Institute) mwbarnett@me.com \nPlease apply by 12th September 2026 either online \nOR \nBy post\, on an Exam Application form\, link below to download the form \nhttps://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Exam_Application_Form_Word_doc_Aug20215.pdf \nand enclosing a cheque for £75 made out to the Scottish Beekeepers’ Association and send this to Mark Barnett\, 8 Greenknowe Farm Cottages\, Gordon\, TD3 6LA. \nYou’ll need your SBA membership number and your BB or JB certificate number. \nApplicants will receive an email acknowledgement by the 19th of September\, if you have not heard by this date please contact Mark to ensure you are registered for the exam.
URL:https://scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/event/microscopy-exam/
LOCATION:Strathbrock Community Centre\, 189A Main Street\, Broxburn\, EH52 5LH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:EXAMINATION
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