Our Highland Forage
The unique character of our Highland Wildflower & Heather Honey is a direct reflection of the untamed landscape surrounding Croft 22 Achtoty. For our bees, foraging across the wild moorlands of Sutherland is a seasonal journey that defines the very essence of every jar. In this far north corner of the Highlands—a highlight for NC500 travellers—the combination of peat-rich soil, coastal air, and the specific botanical varieties create a nectar profile found nowhere else on earth.
Major Wildflowers & Meadow Plants
Dandelions
A vital early-season nectar source for bees emerging from winter dormancy.
Wild Primrose
A cheerful early-spring flower found on banks and verges across the north.
Bluebells
Carpeting the nearby woodland edges, providing rich spring forage.
White Clover
A staple meadow plant that gives our honey its smooth, sweet backbone.
Thistles & Ragwort
Tough Highland survivors that offer abundant nectar in the peak of summer.
Bird’s-Foot Trefoil
Low-growing yellow blooms found across the croft’s uncropped pastures.
Harebell
The 'Bluebell of Scotland', fragile yet hardy, blooming into the late season.
Red Clover
Deep-reaching roots and protein-rich pollen for strong, healthy hives.
Spring
- Gorse
- Snowdrop
- Willow
- Dandelion
- Flowering Currant
- Primrose
- Cherry
Seasonal Forage Highlights
Please note: This list represents typical forage in and around this part of the far north Highlands. Plant presence and flowering times vary by season and environmental conditions; forage availability is not guaranteed.
Summer
- Bramble
- White Clover
- Bell Heather
- Thistle
- Honeysuckle
- Rose
- Lime
- Raspberry
Autumn
- Ling Heather - masses more Ling than Bell surrounding our croft.
- Ivy
- Devil’s-bit Scabious
Highland Trees & Shrubs
Spring Guardians
Gorse provides a coconut-scented early nectar, while Goat Willow offers essential pollen for winter-weary bees.
Hedgerow Blooms
Hawthorn and Rowan fill the mid-season with dense clusters of white flowers, a favourite for local foraging.
Moorland Staples
Bramble and Calluna (Ling Heather) define the late summer honey flow, giving our batch its deep Highland character.
Woodland Forage
Elder and Sycamore provide reliable seasonal forage, rounding out the complex floral profile of the Achtoty landscape.
From the Highland Hills Directly to Your Jar
The unique character of our Wildflower & Heather honey is a living record of the Sutherland season. Every drop reflects the delicate balance of Croft 22's nectar, captured at its peak for your journey.