Scotland through a Beekeeper's Eyes

Scotland through a Beekeeper's Eyes

From About Bees, Culture & Curiosity by Ron Miksha

June 5, 2026 · 32 min · Season 8 · Episode 9

About this episode

Ron Miksha explores Scotland through the perspective of a beekeeper, discussing its landscapes, culture, and honey.

Season 8 Episode 9: About Bees, Culture & Curiosity Podcast – Scotland through a Beekeeper's Eyes Join me on a journey through Scotland as I explore Edinburgh, Inverness, the Highlands, Loch Ness, and the famous Scottish heather moors. What began as a visit with my daughter, who studies at the University of Edinburgh, quickly became an opportunity to see Scotland through the eyes of a beekeeper. Along the way, I discover why Scotland's landscapes are so different from those of western Canada, learn about the country's history and culture, sample authentic heather honey, travel by train through the Highlands, and reflect on the people, language, food, and scenery that make Scotland unique. We'll talk about heather, honey bees, canola, bramble, Gaelic place names, Dolly the cloned sheep, haggis, and even a surprising Scottish heat wave. Whether you're interested in bees, travel, history, or simply curious about Scotland, I think you'll enjoy coming along for the ride. Recorded in Scotland, May 2026 Please subscribe, like, love, and follow. We live or die by your adulation. Podcast website: https://sites.libsyn.com/540327/site About Ron Miksha: https://about-bees.org/about-ron/…

People in this episode

Host: Ron Miksha

Topics covered

  • beekeeping
  • travel
  • Scottish culture
  • history
  • honey

Keywords

  • Scotland
  • beekeeping
  • heather honey
  • travel
  • Scottish culture

Mentioned in this episode

Products: heather honey, haggis

Places: Scotland, Edinburgh, Inverness, Highlands, Loch Ness, Scottish heather moors

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