The SRUC Podcast

The podcast of Scotland's Rural College - covering our research, our people, the courses we offer, the stories we create and much more.

Author: Scotland's Rural College

Want to learn more about the world around you? How the interconnected nature of agriculture, the economy, the natural world, our food and our environment all works together? Scotland's Rural College are the experts on the natural economy. Whether it is local or global, small scale or industrial production, business or education - we are across all the factors relating to how our relationship with land, sea and air is effecting the world now and into the future. We are equipping the next generation of not just farmers and land managers, but scientists, vets, researchers, animal care professionals and much more besides. On this podcast you'll hear everything from conversations with our people to exciting announcements regarding key projects. Most importantly you will learn about the unique offering SRUC has, and how it is central to a sustainable natural economy.
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Dive into the fascinating world of the Honey Bee
Episode 112
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026

Join host Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager, as she chats with special guest Lorraine Johnston, SRUC’s Bee Advisor for Scotland. Explore the hidden complexity of bee society, how a hive works throughout the year, and why these incredible pollinators are essential to our food systems.Whether you’re a beekeeper, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the tiny creatures that keep our world thriving, this episode is packed with insights, surprising facts, and practical tips to help protect all types of bees.You can email Lorraine at Lorraine.Johnston@sruc.ac.uk or join the local beekeeping association, join other groups such as the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust. Any crofters, farmers, smallholders, and beekeepers can get in touch if they wish to attend one of the two pollinator conferences FAS (Farm Advisory service) are organising in Dumfries at the Barony on the 27th of February and in Perth on the 27th of March.Sources of information:Scottish Bees Information SheetHoney bees in the UKDisclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in SRUC and On the Hoof podcasts are the speaker’s own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of Scotland’s Rural College. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only, not professional advice. The "Scotland’s Rural College" name and all forms and abbreviations (including but not limited to SRUC, and inclusive of SAC Consulting) are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organisation, product, or service.