From the hive — news, stories and seasonal updates
This is where we share what is happening in and around our hives. Seasonal updates, honey news, beekeeping insights, and the occasional story from our family garden in Edinburgh.
Curious about how our bees stay warm in winter, the magic behind honey production, or why honey bees don’t hibernate? Want to learn more about swarming, queen rearing, or the unique traits of Scotland’s black bees (Apis mellifera mellifera)? It’s all right here!
Our Bee Blog is your go-to hive of information, packed with stories from the apiary, seasonal tips, and insights into the incredible world of pollinators. So grab a cup of tea, drizzle some of our honey, and let’s explore the buzz-worthy world of bees together.
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Edinburgh Honey Gifts: The Perfect Present from a Local Beekeeper
Looking for a unique Edinburgh honey gift? TheSix Honey Co produces raw, artisan Edinburgh honey from our Oxgangs garden hives. Spring blossom and Scottish heather honey — a beautiful gift from Edinburgh beekeepers.
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Local Edinburgh Honey: Why Buying Direct from Your City’s Beekeepers Makes All the Difference
Why buying local Edinburgh honey matters — a guide to raw, artisan honey from TheSix Honey Co in Oxgangs. Spring blossom and Scottish heather honey, made by Edinburgh beekeepers and sold direct.
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🍯 The Buzz Is On — 2025 Honey Pre‑Orders Are Live! 🐝
TheSix Honey Co Edinburgh 2025 honey pre-orders are live! Order fresh local Edinburgh honey from our Oxgangs garden hives — small-batch, raw Scottish blossom honey direct from Edinburgh beekeepers.
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❄️🍯 First Frost Meets Confused Seasons 🍯❄️
Updates from TheSix Honey Co Edinburgh beekeepers — first frost arrives at our Oxgangs garden hives. Seasonal news from Edinburgh’s local honey producers, keeping bees in south Edinburgh since 2023.
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We’re NOT Organic – No UK Honey Can Be! ✨
Why TheSix Honey Co Edinburgh honey isn’t certified organic — and why that’s actually good news. No UK beekeeper can certify organic honey. Our raw Edinburgh honey is natural, local and produced with genuine care by Edinburgh beekeepers.
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❄️🐝 Snow-Covered Hives, Busy Bees Inside 🐝❄️
Winter update from TheSix Honey Co — our Edinburgh garden hives under snow, with bees clustered inside. Hive life updates from Edinburgh’s local honey producers in Oxgangs, south Edinburgh.
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