Midlothian beekeeper marks 90th birthday after eight decades in the field.

Jim, known as “The Bee Man,” recently celebrated his 90th birthday at Restoration Yard after dedicating 80 years to beekeeping in Midlothian. A third-generation beekeeper, he began assisting his father with hives at the age of nine or ten and continues to share his enthusiasm for honey bees with visitors at Dalkeith Country Park. His birthday celebration included friends, family, and the Dalkeith Country Park team, highlighting his lifelong commitment to beekeeping.