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World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle

Join John Jeffrey our resident Beekeeper at Lauriston Castle for a morning of creative fun exploring our buzzy friends and their importance in our environment.

World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle

About World Bee Day at Lauriston Castle

19th May 2024
10am - 12noon
Lauriston Castle
2 Cramond Road South, Edinburgh West EH4 6AD
This is a free event
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Happy World Bee Day in recognition of some of the most important insects on our planet.

Short Bee Talk around 30mins at 10am, 10.40am and 11.20am - Meet at the Beehives just beyond wrought iron gates facing the sea.

Make a painted tile in the Castle Courtyard just past Mimi’s café from 10am – 11am

Plant some bee-loving seeds in the Castle Courtyard just past Mimi’s café to take home at 11.30am.

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