The Scotsman cartoon: Bees at Scottish Parliament

Buckfast bees took up residence in their beehives at the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
Illustration: Iain GreenIllustration: Iain Green
Illustration: Iain Green

The installation of the hives came amid growing concern about the dramatic decline in Edinburgh’s honey bee population.

The Buckfast variety of bee, which shares its name with the tonic wine, is known for its calm temperament and productivity.

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