I was hoping someone could help me, I've been considering keeping bees for a number of years and I am finally at the stage where it is viable. I live in the Cumbernauld/Glasgow sort of area and I am awaiting a reply from the local association with regard to beekeeping classes in the area.

I have 3 nieces, ages 7, 5 and 1 who visit the house often, is it dangerous to keep bees in that sort of environment? Also I live in a residential area but there is a massive glen just down the road which stretches for miles to Kirkintilloch and beyond, there are also local farms etc, do I live in the right environment to keep bees?

Thanks for any help offered.

Jen