Downloads

A history of the Edinburgh and Midlothian Beekeepers Association, written by Una Robertson.

A variety of recipes baked with honey - to match the honey show schedule.

The constitution of Edinburgh & Midlothian Beekeeping Association.

The standing orders to be applied at general meetings of the Association.

The winning images from the 2020 EMBA photo competition

A recipe for making fondant for feeding bees.

Gardening for bees, by Cynthia and Alan Riach - with information on nectar and pollen-producing plants for all seasons.

Guidance on personal protective equipment to be used when beekeeping.

A questionnaire about beekeeping health and safety for those visiting the EMBA apiary

A risk assessment for beekeeping, based on the EMBA apiary

Health and safety guidance on dealing with bee stings.

A selection of honey-based drink recipes.

Honey production hygiene by Les Webster. Some parts may be out of date with current legislation, but still a useful guide.

The schedule of categories for the annual EMBA honey show

A reckoner to identify important dates in the honey bee life cycle, by Matthew Richardson

Advice for beekeepers and businesses about keeping bees on premises.

A guide to looking after a new nucleus, aimed at beginners. See also 'Nucleus Specification'

Advice on what to consider when buying (or making) a nucleus colony.

Guidance on using the EMBA heather honey press

Template for recording medicines and their purchase, use, expiry and disposal.

Advice on feeding bees for winter.