Edinburgh & Midlothian Beekeepers’ Association
Our Association is dedicated to helping beekeepers, both novice and experienced, connect. EMBA strives to support all of our member beekeepers’, we provide training for complete beginners & organise social events to help us connect throughout the year. EMBA also provides related educational and honeybee services to Edinburgh & the Lothians.
Who we are
The Midlothian Beekeepers’ Association was founded in 1894, and the Edinburgh Beekeepers’ Association in 1918. These organisations merged in 1924 to form the organisation which continues to this day.
We provide continuing education for both new and established beekeepers and also the Scottish Bee Inspectorate by running classes and organising talks throughout the year.
What we do
Each year EMBA runs classes for beginner beekeepers.
Please read more on how to join the Association and enrol on a Beginners Course.
Classes
EMBA can offer advice and collection of honey bee swarms in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Find out how to report a swarm.
Swarms
EMBA hosts many events, from speakers to honey shows and are held exclusively for our EMBA members.