How Bees Are Helping Barnton Bunker Grow

When the Beekeeper Comes to the Bunker

Volunteers getting bee keeping training from Gino

There are days at Barnton Bunker where history is the main event. And then there are days like last week, where the story is all about people.

Gino, our bee consultant, and Scottish Expert Beemaster of Simply Honey Co came to the site to carry out a hive upgrade and check in on the bunker’s bees. It could have been a routine visit. Instead, it turned into an impromptu beekeeping lesson!.

Our volunteers, the dedicated crew who give their time to keep this place running were right there alongside him. Learning. Asking questions and getting involved.

Why bees at the Bunker?

Bunker Honey in our iconic tunnel

The hives are a small but meaningful part of what makes Barnton Bunker more than just a museum. They're part of the grounds, part of the ecosystem, and increasingly, part of the community experience. We jar and sell the honey to help raise much needed funds for things like the leaky roof and restoration works.

What the volunteers got out of it

Hands-on beekeeping experience isn't something most people get the chance to access easily.

For our volunteers, this was a genuine skills moment and a reminder that showing up here means more than helping to build, clean and restore the bunker or help with guiding tours or with events. It means becoming part of something that keeps growing.

We're grateful to Gino, Simply Honey Co for giving his time and knowledge so generously. He offers a range of services around bees and bee keeping, visit his website for more.

And as always, we're grateful to every volunteer who makes days like this possible. Thank you.

Want to get involved? Contact us: info@barntonbunker.com