Royal Highland Show
Visit the Honey Tent at the Royal Highland Show!
Step into the sweet world of bees and honey at the Honey Tent, at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh every June!
For over 30 years our charity has hosted the Honey Tent on behalf of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.
Whether 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.
if you’d like to volunteer as a steward please scroll down to the bottom of this page for the online volunteer registration link.
What You Can Expect
- Live Honey Bee Displays – Get a close-up look at the hive with live bee displays! Watch in awe as these fascinating creatures work together, and learn how bees are essential to the health of our planet.
- Honey Tasting – Sample a variety of local Scottish honeys – each with its own unique flavour based on the flowers and landscapes from which they were gathered. Learn how honey is harvested, processed, and what makes each jar special.
- Educational Talks & Workshops – Want to know more about how bees make honey, the challenges they face, or what it takes to be a beekeeper? Join our expert-led talks and workshops, perfect for both beginners and seasoned beekeepers.
- Bee-friendly Gardening Tips – Discover simple ways to make your garden a haven for pollinators, and help protect these vital creatures in your area.
- Kids’ Activities – Fun and interactive activities for children, where they can learn all about bees and how important they are in our food system, roll a candle made from beeswax, go on a letter hunt and so much more! It’s a great way to inspire the next generation of bee champions!
- Bee-autiful Competition Displays – Not only is there a wealth of things to do in the Honey tent, but you can also enter the many competition classes and marvel at all the wonderful entries and creations on display within the tent.
Why Beekeepers Should Volunteer
- Share Your Knowledge: Inspire others by teaching them about the art of beekeeping, the importance of bees in pollination, and how they can help protect bee populations. Your expertise can spark curiosity and potentially recruit new beekeepers!
- Connect with Fellow Beekeepers: Volunteering at the Honey Tent provides a unique opportunity to network with other beekeepers and enthusiasts from across Scotland and beyond. Share ideas, swap tips, and learn from each other’s experiences.
- Support a Worthy Cause: By volunteering, you’ll be supporting our charity’s mission to raise awareness about bees and beekeeping as a hobby and promote sustainable beekeeping practices.
- Hands-on Experience: Whether you’re demonstrating hive management or guiding a honey tasting, you’ll have the chance to engage with the public in a meaningful and fun way. It’s an opportunity to deepen your own skills while helping others.
- Bee Part of the Buzz: The Royal Highland Show is one of Scotland’s largest and most exciting agricultural events. As a volunteer, you’ll be right in the thick of the action, contributing to an event that celebrates the best of Scottish farming, food, and rural life.
Join Us at the Royal Highland Show
Dates: 19th to 22nd June 2025
Location: The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
www.royalhighlandshow.org
Come and see us at the Honey Tent—it’s the sweetest stop at the Show! Whether you’re tasting honey, watching bees in action, or learning how to support your local pollinators, there’s no better place to celebrate Scotland’s beekeeping community.
Interested in volunteering? If you’ve got some experience with honey bees and beekeeping, even if you’ve just started a beginner’s course, do consider volunteering. Help us create a buzz around bees and beekeeping at this year’s show! To volunteer please complete our online registration form
Volunteer Online Registration Form
If you’d like to find out more about what it involves please email development@scottishbeekeepers.org.uk
