Connect with other beekeepers
Learn about and connect with beekeepers and beekeeping partnerships across the UK.


Beekeeping in Scotland is not a solitary career. Discover and connect with fellow beekeepers and beekeeping groups, societies, and partnerships using the resources below.
Partnerships:

Bee Health Improvement Partnership
Working in partnership to achieve a healthy and sustainable population of honey bees in Scotland.

Scottish Government
Learn more about the Scottish Government's guidance on policy, pests, legislation and inspection relating to bees in Scotland.

Science & Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA)
SASA provides laboratory based diagnostic support to the Scottish bee inspectorate in the identification and control of statutory bee pests and diseases.

Bee Farmer's Association
The Bee Farmers’ Association is the voice of professional beekeeping in the United Kingdom (UK).

NatureScot
Working to improve the natural environment in Scotland and inspire everyone to care more about it.

National Diploma in Beekeeping
The Examination Board for the National Diploma in Beekeeping was established to meet a need for a beekeeping qualification, above the level of the Certificates awarded by the Beekeeping Associations.

Scottish Beekeepers Association
The purpose of the Scottish Beekeepers Association is to support honey bees and beekeepers, to improve the standard of beekeeping, and to promote honey bee products

British Bee Veterinary Association
The British Bee Veterinary Association (BBVA) was launched in 2015 in response to an increased demand for bee expertise from the veterinary profession.

BeeBase
BeeBase is the Animal and Plant Health Agency's (APHA) National Bee Unit website.
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