Local Honey Caithness

Fableman's Highland Honey is a small-batch artisanal honey business based on a three-acre croft in Caithness, in the northeast Highlands of Scotland. Founded by Dan Price, a former branding designer and DJ who moved to the Highlands in 2023, the business grew from a passion for beekeeping and a desire to work closely with nature after 15 years behind a desk. Dan studied bee health, hive management, and honey production, and attended crofting business and management mentorship days to develop his skills. He secured a £10,000 Start Up Loans programme loan through BizBritain and the British Business Bank to purchase five beehives, a honey extractor, packaging, and marketing materials. The croft features a planted orchard and pollinator-friendly plants to support the bees. The honey is produced using traditional methods, is single-origin, and completely additive-free. Fableman's is available via the company website, at local craft fairs, and in selected independent shops, with plans to expand into hotels and the hospitality sector. The brand features a unique fictional character, Bear Fableman, who serves as the brand's storyteller across social media and the website. Dan's long-term goals include expanding to 50 hives and earning a Great Taste Award.