Introduction Most us here in Nairnshire are waiting for warmer weather before we do our first colony inspections. Strong winds…
Introduction The new year got off to a snowy start here in the Highlands, and the first full moon of…
Sugar shake tests, or alcohol washes; what’s your method? Until a couple of weeks ago, I thought that sugar shake/roll…
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 Even if you’re heading down the route to treatment-free beekeeping, I think you’ll be interested to hear about a…
Introduction Another exciting week has flown past and the good weather has given way to a day of steady rain.…
Introduction This week is warmer after nearly a fortnight of overcast days and very cold nights. The OSR crop nearby…
Happy New Year. Happy New Year Everyone. Can you believe how fast another beekeeping year has flown past, and how…
Introduction. The recent heavy rain brought an end to warm autumn days here and it’s back to fairly bracing weather.…