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Newbattle Beekeepers Association

Book the Bee Academy for your next Event

Venue information:

Newbattle Bee Academy is situated in the grounds of beautiful and historic Newbattle Abbey College on the outskirts of Dalkeith in the heart of central Scotland.

It could well be the perfect setting for your next event.

To arrange a viewing or to find out more please contact us.

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Planning an Event and looking for a venue? 

Please Note:

A session is considered to be a half (1/2) day (4 hours maximum ) use (morning, afternoon or evening). The minimum hire period is one session.

The room hire charge is £50 per session. 

Length (metres)

Width

Maximum Capacity

50 - 60 standing (chairs can be arranged along a side wall if required)

40 seated (theatre style) comfortable 

50 seated (theatre style) tight

50 is the maximum number of seats available

12 seated (boardroom style)

24 seated (cabaret style)

36 seated (at individual tables of 6)

12 seated (horseshoe style)

15 seated (open space style)

Read & Download the Documents Below

Room Layout Configerations

Catering Options

General Conditions of Letting

Booking Form (Pdf) 

Booking Form (Word Download)

Privacy Policy (Download)

Privacy Policy (Read only) 

The best way to layout a room is dependant on a number of factors including:

  • The size of the audience
  • The level of activity and interaction required


Make Your Booking Request

  • Check the calendar below to make sure the Bee Academy is available on the date(s) you require. Click on the event to find out if it is being held at the Bee Academy. 'For Information Only' means that the event is being held at another venue. 
  • To proceed with a booking request download the booking form here.
  • Complete the form in BLOCK CAPITALS
  • Confirm that you have read the Conditions of Let and agree your responsibility for ensuring compliance with these conditions
  • Make a copy of the Booking Request Form, keeping a copy for yourself and attach it to the Booking Request Email  

Year: 2026

1January, 2026
Jan 14 Foster Parent Forum - Bee Diseases, Poisons & Pests
February
Feb 11 Foster Parent Forum - Plants and Bees
Feb 15 Bee Cosmetics - Dr. Sara Robb, Bath Potions Ltd
Feb 26 Apiary Management Group Meeting - Thursday 26 February
March
Mar 01 March Monthly Meeting - Drone Laying Queens & Laying Workers - Martin Vevers
Mar 10 Module One - Study Group - Session 7
Mar 14 Tony Harris - Swarm Management Workshop - One Day Course for Beekeepers
Mar 18 Foster Parent Forum - Reading a Colony, The Queen, the Varroa Board, Drones & Supering.
Mar 19 Module One - Study Group - Session 8 - Revision & Review
Mar 21 Scottish Beekeepers Association - Module Examination - Written Papers
Mar 26 Board of Trustees Meeting - 26 March 2026 via Zoom (previously scheduled at the Bee Academy)
2April
Apr 12 2026 Annual General Meeting - Sunday 12 April, 2026
Apr 16 Apiary Management Group Meeting - Thursday 16 April RESCHEDULED
Apr 21 Board of Trustees Meeting - 21 April 2026 - The Bee Academy
Apr 22 Foster Parent Forum - 1st Colony Inspection - FEDSS - A Healthy Brood Nest - Feeding - Uniting
Apr 23 Apiary Management Group Meeting - Thursday 23 April
May
May 10 May Monthly Meeting - Guest Speaker Lorraine Johnston, Bee Health Advisor, SRUC
June
Jun 02 Apiary Management Group Meeting - Tuesday 2 June
3July
Jul 05 2026-27 Basic Beekeeper Course - An Invitation to Reserve Your Place
AugustSeptember
4OctoberNovemberDecember

Newbattle Abbey College is on Newbattle Road, Dalkeith

The Postcode is EH22 3LL

Enter the college grounds through the main gate and proceed towards the main college building directly ahead. At the end of the main drive bear to the left towards the boundary fence between the College grounds and the Business Park. Do not enter the Business Park. At the boundary fence bear to the right and proceed ahead with the fence now on your left. The Bee Academy building is straight ahead and to the right

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