‘I’ve just unwrapped the beehive and… its beautiful. From the first whiff of cedarwood I had a feeling this was going to be a work of art! The joinery is wonderful, the wood has been so carefully worked, planed and sanded, it feels almost like silk. Everything fits together and has clearly been thought through, from the oak legs, to the dropping down floor, to the observation window that closes downwards, not upwards, the metal strips, the enclosed insulation, the ventilation, it is clear that so much thought and care has gone in to the making of this hive. I hope my next (lucky) swarm of bees loves it as much as I do. Please thank all the members of your team who so lovingly crafted this hive, and let them know I will enjoy and appreciate their work for years to come. A HUGE thank you to you, too, it’s truly been a pleasure.’

– Jo (Isle of Arran)

The Drayton Hive featured on the Beekeeping Today Podcast

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