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  1. Portsoy

    Microscope strength for pollen

    It is possible to pick up a bargain on ebay, I have Brunel SP22 with aluminium storage case that I paid £45 shipped for. I doubt it was used a couple of times before wasn't a mark on it. Storage case is £35 plus VAT by itself from Brunel. So just really need to keep an eye out
  2. Portsoy

    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    Temperature was around 0C all day, so just a check on everything being weather tight
  3. Portsoy

    Thorne - Smart Weighing and Filling Machine

    Certainly looks interesting at the price, but is it worth it. Think I will see if they have one to look at in the Newburgh branch next time I am down that way
  4. Portsoy

    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    Checked on hives, all 9 weather tight. Temperature didn't get above 0C all day today here near Ellon, Aberdeenshire
  5. Portsoy

    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    Strong winds, but sunny. Checked fondant and topped up as required
  6. Portsoy

    Tradex - who's going?

    Not going, just looked 467 miles or 7 hrs 57 minutes one way from Aberdeenshire to Stoneleigh. Managed to get to Thornes in Newburgh, Fife a few times even that is an undertaking 107 miles or 2 Hours one way
  7. Portsoy

    County Association Pins

    Scottish Beekeepers Association https://www.scottishbeekeepers.org.uk/shop/product/lapel-badge
  8. Portsoy

    Urgently seeking a mated queen

    I looking for a mated queen to replace a queen in my Nuc that has failed due to the poor weather up here this season. So if anybody still has any mated ones that would be great
  9. Portsoy

    Syrup Volume

    I made 10lbs of sugar into a 1:1 syrup how much volume of syrup is it actual just 10 pints or is something else?
  10. Portsoy

    Pollen Type Question

    Bees and frames are covered with a very powdery yellow pollen it's very fine in grain size and covering everything like talculm powder. Any idea what it is?
  11. Latest AS

    Latest AS

  12. Towards New Hive Stands

    Towards New Hive Stands

  13. Close Up of Main Hives

    Close Up of Main Hives

  14. New Dual Hive Stand with Bait Hive

    New Dual Hive Stand with Bait Hive

  15. New Bait Hive Stand

    New Bait Hive Stand

  16. Overall View of Apairy

    Overall View of Apairy

  17. Portsoy

    Mann Lake Sale

    Lost out on a purchase from me too, due to the discounts not being applied
  18. Portsoy

    Successful Day at Honey Show

    Photo of prize cards http://beekeepingforum.co.uk/picture.php?albumid=670&pictureid=3451
  19. My Prizes from Aberdeen & District Beekeepers Association Honey Show 2014

    My Prizes from Aberdeen & District Beekeepers Association Honey Show 2014

  20. Portsoy

    Successful Day at Honey Show

    The simply answer is: Granulated Honey is allowed to naturally granulate over time Soft Set is in effect manufactured using hard set OSR which is heated and seeded with a granulated honey of fine crystals and in my case also blended with liquid blossom honey for additional flavour and stirred...
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