Bee Posts - Professional Solitary Bee Habitat Installation
Transform your garden into a thriving solitary bee sanctuary with our custom-designed Scottish larch bee posts. Handcrafted from sustainably sourced, untreated Scottish timber and finished with natural hemp oil, these premium installations provide essential nesting sites for Scotland's declining solitary bee populations while enhancing your outdoor space with sophisticated, contemporary design.
Why Choose Tom Angel Studio Bee Posts?
Optimised for Scottish Solitary Bees: Each post features precisely drilled holes ranging from 4-10mm diameter to accommodate different native species, from tiny yellow-faced bees to larger leafcutter bees. Holes are drilled to approximately 15cm depth ensuring proper female-to-male bee ratios - deeper holes produce essential female bees for healthy populations.
Premium Scottish Materials: Crafted exclusively from FSC-certified Scottish larch, chosen for its natural durability and resistance to Scottish weather conditions. The untreated timber finished with hemp oil provides authentic dead wood simulation while maintaining structural integrity for decades.
Design Excellence: Our bee posts combine ecological function with contemporary aesthetics. The warm honey tones of new larch naturally weather to an attractive silver-grey finish, creating sculptural garden features that complement modern and traditional Scottish landscapes.
NPF4 Compliance Ready: Perfect for developers and property owners requiring biodiversity enhancement under Scotland's National Planning Framework 4. Each installation includes comprehensive species monitoring guides and compliance documentation.
Technical Specifications
Materials: Sustainably sourced Scottish larch (Larix decidua), untreated with natural hemp oil finish
Dimensions: Available in 1.8m, 2.5m, and 3m heights with 120mm square posts, and large header blocks to allow for deeper holes
Hole Specifications: 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, and 10mm diameters, drilled 8-15cm deep
Installation: Professional ground-level installation with concrete footing, met post, or dry stone depending upon requirements
Warranty: 10-year structural guarantee against weather damage
Species Target: Red mason bees, leafcutter bees, yellow-faced bees
Professional Installation & Aftercare
Every bee post includes professional site assessment to determine optimal positioning for maximum solitary bee colonisation. Installation service covers site preparation, positioning for south-facing morning sun exposure, and provision of comprehensive species identification guides and seasonal monitoring advice.
Monitoring Success: Look for mud-plugged holes (mason bees) and neat circular leaf cuts (leafcutter bees) from April onwards - clear indicators of successful nesting activity and growing bee populations supporting your garden's pollination needs.
Perfect For:
Private gardens seeking contemporary wildlife features with genuine conservation impact
Commercial developments requiring NPF4 biodiversity compliance documentation
Landscape architects specifying ecological installations on private, commercial or public realm projects
Property developers creating marketable biodiversity credentials for new builds
Ready to enhance your property's biodiversity credentials with authentic Scottish craftsmanship? Call Tom Angel Studio on 0141 432 1141 to discuss your requirements and arrange your ecological site assessment.
All bee posts handcrafted by trusted joiners to Tom Angel Studio's exclusive design and specifications, combining 20+ years horticultural expertise with ecological surveying qualifications for optimal wildlife habitat creation.