Introduction Fortunately, our local association secretary doesn’t have to wait for committee approval before sending out most information to the…
History of Swarming Most beekeepers are quite familiar with swarming. Some dread swarm season and fear for their reputation as…
Lipids & Fats Fats and lipids are often written about as if they are one and the same substance. This…
Introduction Until recently, little research has been done on the finer intricate details of good honey bee nutrition, or recognised…
Introduction The new year got off to a snowy start here in the Highlands, and the first full moon of…
Introduction Here we are very close to the winter solstice and the end of the year. It will be good…
Introduction Introduction I woke this morning to the sound of whooper swans flying south. A couple of weeks ago, about…
Introduction At last, seasonable weather with a coating of snow on the top of Ben Wyvis clearly visible across the…
Introduction After several warm days of bright sunshine and stunning visibility, it’s still and subdued here today with a dampness…
Introduction We’re bracing ourselves for gales on Saturday here in the Scottish Highlands. Today is warm, humid and calm. The…