Jacobite Apiaries

15/09/2025

Release what no longer serves, renew your energy, and reconnect with yourself as we move into autumn’s rhythm of balance and strength.

04/03/2025

Adding new designs to queenbeewraps.co.uk

10/07/2024

They've got nothing better to do, these male bees!

15/05/2024

Beekeeping Taster Day – Introduction to Beekeeping 24th July 2024
Ticket and details - https://elbka.com/product/beekeeping-taster-day/

Discover the buzz of beekeeping with our immersive Beekeeping Taster Day on the 24th of July, 2024. Whether you're a budding apiarist or simply curious about the world of honeybees, this introductory course offers a perfect blend of education and hands-on experience.

Included in the ticket price is a delectable lunch, essential materials, and complimentary use of protective equipment.

Location: Cockenzie House, East Lothian, EH32 0HY.
The Willow room (under the cafe)
Date: Wednesday 24th July
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Fee: £50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCSPGMOpxtQ

25/11/2021

There's a Black Friday sale on at Queen Bee Wraps tomorrow for their beeswax food wraps, but you can get early access today - the password is 'sale'
https://queenbeewraps.co.uk/product-category/black-friday/

22/10/2020

Mini competition time.
Looking for a new name for our Lunch Pack. The person with the winning new name picked will get the pack shown. (of courses we do need enough answers!)

Why change? Looking for inspiration. We called it a lunch pack as sometimes a name helps something sell but it's not just for lunch, can be use anywhere in the kitchen. The only difference with our variety pack and lunch pack is 1 small wrap.

15/09/2020

We now have stock honey from Chain Bridge Honey Farm from the Scottish Borders. Available from our Queen Bee Wraps studio or the gift shop at Cockenzie House. Beeswax candles available

09/08/2020

With demand, this could be my next project?
Cutting boards made from my unused beehives. Made from 60 year old Dadant hives, a lightweight hardwood, lovingly restored with nail and handle detail.
Wide board from the brood box. Narrow platters would be from the honey boxes.

17/07/2020

Interesting article on swarming

A Discussion on Swarming by W.S. Robson Bees will swarm for several reasons. Firstly, there is absconding which is caused by the sun beating onto the front of the hive when the wind is in the south (in the UK). No queen cells are built until after the swarm has left (Eggs in queen cups)…

22/04/2020

I was picked to take part in their latest post

Hear from 6 amazing store owners who are saving the earth one sale at a time in this special Earth Day 2020 interview series.

10/04/2020

Make your own beeswax wraps

26/03/2020

(my other business) Looking for low prices on baking ingredients or chocolate? My suppliers have reduced the delivery charge from £10 to £6, and the free delivery threshold from £235 to £140.
I've been supplying bakeries and chocolatiers for over 10 years. My suppliers are now adding extra products for the home.
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Chocolate Falls : - Chocolate & Cocoa Confectionery / Fudge Ingredients old section Ingredients Pantry Fairtrade or Organic Finest Selection Beeswax Food Wraps Ingredients Cocoa Butters Coatings