Review of a book on Scottish beekeeping and beekeepers..
Introduction We’ve had spectacular aurora borealis shows this week with enormous patches of red sky and long fingers of pale-yellow…
Introduction At last, seasonable weather with a coating of snow on the top of Ben Wyvis clearly visible across the…
Introduction We’re bracing ourselves for gales on Saturday here in the Scottish Highlands. Today is warm, humid and calm. The…
Introduction What a windy week! The tall garden plants have been completely flattened and the lawn is covered in small…
This must be one of the driest May’s on record and the farmers are crying out for rain. Louise’s BroodMinder…
Introduction It has been a busy week of colony inspections for swarm prep. No charged queen cups to be seen…
Introduction. The good weather continues into April with temperatures in the high teens. Unusual for here in April and I’m…
Introduction. It’s hard to believe that this is the last blog for March and it’s officially spring next week here…
Introduction. The bees are flying in my apiary and bringing in lots of pollen which is a cheerful sight. I’m…