Apiary hit by bee disease

An outbreak of American Foulbrood, a disease affecting honeybees, has been found in an apiary in West Lothian.

The disease was discovered on Friday by a Scottish Government Bee Inspector. A 5km Infected Area has been declared around the apiary, located between Linlithgow and Kirkliston. The movement of bees and related equipment is prohibited. The infected area covers the Forth, Uphall and Broxburn, Linlithgow, Winchburgh and Kirkliston.