Bee Farming in Edinburgh-Second Part.

I’m just about to leave before the rain gets torrential but we have time to check out Margaret’s equipment storage space and honey processing room. I’m intrigued to learn about the ladder that she uses to get in and out of the window and onto the roof. During Margaret’s practical apiary assessments her intrepid examiner launched himself out of the window immune to vertigo.

Equipment Room.

To maintain Margaret’s privacy, I’ve not shot this one to reveal more than this small entrance through the master bedroom to this attic space. However, when you enter the room you don’t expect to find the hidden door behind the bedside table. I bend down to get in to a veritable Aladdin’s cave stacked neatly with spare hive parts etc.

Woodwork Classes.

I’m in awe of Margaret’s woodwork skills. She’s nifty with a drill and attends woodwork classes so that she can make her own equipment.

Honey Processing and Show Products.

Margaret sells a lot of honey and customers are beating a path to her door, so to speak. She can never supply enough. While I’m there a restaurateur calls up needing a frame of honey for that afternoon so Margaret goes to her store to search for the perfect comb.

Major Prize Winner.

Versatility.

Making an income out out beekeeping can be done but it requires a lot of hard work, versatility and the ability to move forward dynamically with our ever changing world.