Sad news via Facebook from the Moray Beekeepers. I wouldn't necessarily blame people that have visited. Word gets round about such sites and they are vulnerable to anyone minded to steal. I hope that they get them.

WATCH OUT, THERE IS A BEEKEEPING THIEF ABOUT!

A number of hives and bees have been stolen from our training apiary which is near Elgin. This is very disappointing as the thief is likely to be either one of our members or someone who has been on a training course with us. These hives belonged to our members and were used to help train new beekeepers. We also used them to show groups of school children and other visitors inside a hive of bees.
The police have been informed and are investigating. We have introduced new security measures to prevent it happening again.
We have also introduced the following new rule.
'No one is allowed on the training Apiary site without being accompanied by a member of the committee'.
I'm sure you will understand why we have to bring this in and ask members for their co-operation.
If anyone has any information please let us know as we would like them back!