Western Galloway Beekeepers' Association

Galloway's friendliest beekeepers

Celebrating 90 Years of WGBA.


Western Galloway Beekeepers Association members celebrated its 90th Anniversary by the cutting of a cake by honorary member Jim McColm.

Summer Schedule '25

Summer meetings are apiary visits around Galloway.

Please check your emails or contact us for details.

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Previous issues are downloadable below

Meeting dates for your diary.

29th June.

Apiary Visit.

26th July.

Visit to BeeSpace.

6th August.

Wigtown Show.

31st August.

Apiary Visit TBD.

Click on the link below for a taster of the 2024 WGBA Honeyshow.

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