Here at the Scottish Bee Company, a beeswax scented candle and a natural wax candle have always been a staple in our range. From our original lavender and tea tree oil...

Pure honey, raw honey, runny honey, crystallised, heather, blossom, honeycomb, in a jar or straight from the hive - in every shape, size and consistency, we love our honey. Which...

Candles have been around for centuries, however over the past couples of decades, diffusers have become another go. So let's find out what the differences are...   What is a...

Beeswax candles have becomes all the rage in the last few years, but another trend has been coming up just behind them - candles made of Soy. So which is...

It’s that time of year again. The Sunday to make the matriarch of the family feel extra special. That’s right, it’s mothering Sunday. We’ve come up with some cheap and...

You have seen us talking about our new shrubs - 100% natural fruit cordials that have recently resurfaced in the mixology world. As a result have become THE hot ingredient...

Candles without paraffin wax are hugely in demand. This is due mainly because of two different movements happening in there UK and around the world. Firstly the move in recent...

Valentines day For many a it's a day filled with dread and for others it's a opportunity to show the people you love how you feel. Valentines day divides people...

Why are beeswax candles better? As you might guess from the name, beeswax is produced by bees and more specifically, honeybees! Bees produce wax from wax glands in their abdomen....

Raw honey - is it good for you? Well the answer is yes, but it isn’t the word raw that you should be focusing on, rather the process behind the...

People often wonder, are beeswax candles safe? Beeswax candles are (as you imagined) candles made from beeswax - the natural product created by bees. Beeswax candles are often the preferred...

Can candles help you sleep? We often find many candles claiming to be sleep-inducing, or ‘relaxing’, ‘calming’ or our personal favourite, ‘soothing’. These words are more descriptive, rather than factual,...

Where can I buy beeswax candles? Known for their air purifying properties, it's no wonder these candles are all the rage. But where can you get them, and do you...

What is raw honey, I hear you ask. It is a term that has been thrown about for years and has become increasingly popular, especially since the world began moving...

What are beeswax candles? Beeswax candles are candles made from a wax that is produced by honeybees. They come in many different forms – rolled, hand-dipped, moulded and are a completely...

What are traditional Scottish foods? In the past Scotland has had a reputation for food which is based on local produce and which is relatively cheap and sustaining. Porridge perhaps...

Where does beeswax come from? Beeswax comes from honeybees and it is fascinating to think they actually produce the material they need to build their nests. Comb, which is the foundation...

How do you use vinegar and flavoured vinegars on food? There are a million ways and even more meals, from breakfast to happy hour.  With vinegar there are two main things...

Are beeswax candles vegetarian or vegan? Let's start with the Oxford dictionary definition of vegetarianism and veganism... Vegetarianism “a person who does not eat meat or does not believe in eating...

Beeswax candles are made using the wax that honeybees produce. There are a few variations on the beeswax candle, and I’ll discuss how a couple of them are made in...

We all know they make it, but do bees eat honey? Reading time: 3 minutes Summary Honey bees mainly produce honey however they do consume small amounts of honey Bees...

Looking for the perfect Father's Day Gifts 2020, we've searched about and tried to support other businesses that we like that are based in Scotland. Here are our father's day...

It is that time of year again when we are all looking for a sparkle of inspiration for our Christmas gift ideas. As a bit of a foodie, what better...