What happens on the day?

On arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by experienced beekeepers from this small, family-run company. You’ll be provided with everything you need for your two-day course, including a full bee suit, as well as a buffet lunch on both days and free-flowing hot and cold drinks throughout.

Your first day will see you taking a deep dive into the history of Scotland’s bees, hive construction and inspection, and finally a practical session. On your second day, you’ll learn more about bee behaviour, the Queen Bee, and honey extraction, finished with another practical session to maximise hands-on time.

Participant guidelines

• Minimum age: 12 (all under 18s must be accompanied by a participating adult)
• Participants will need to be physically mobile in order to access the apiary 
• The experience is unsuitable for those in wheelchairs as there is no wheelchair access, due to uneven ground of the woods
• The experience is unsuitable for those with allergies to bees of any kind
• Accomodation is not included
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary

Availability

This experience is available on selected weekday dates throughout the year.

We recommend you book at least 3 weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

The experience is 2 full days, from 10:00 to 17:00 each day.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.