The Hive at Dalkeith Country Park

The Hive is the beekeeping operation based at Dalkeith Country Park in Midlothian, Scotland. The project is centred around a dedicated beekeeping facility within the historic parkland estate, where bees forage across the rich and varied landscape of the country park and its surrounding area. The Hive is part of Dalkeith Country Park's broader commitment to nature, conservation, and connecting visitors with the natural world. The honey produced reflects the diverse flora of the Midlothian countryside, giving it a distinctive local character. Visitors to Dalkeith Country Park can learn about the beekeeping operation and engage with the world of bees as part of the park's educational and nature-focused offering. The project sits alongside the park's other attractions and activities, making it a destination for those interested in local food provenance and sustainable land management. The Hive represents a meaningful effort to support pollinator health and produce genuinely local honey from a well-established Scottish estate setting.