They are lots of pollinators in the UK other than honeybees. If you are interested in furthering your knowledge, there are local walks and training as well as online resources available.
Free online training events:
BeeWalk survey online introductory session -04 March 2026
Entry-level BeeWalk bumblebee identification training – 11th March 2026
Entry-level BeeWalk bumblebee identification training – 16th April 2026
Backyard Bees: Private Green Spaces and Pollinator Diversity in Cities April 22 at 1pm
Every Sighting Counts: Recording the Nature Around Us 28 May 2026
Introduction to iNaturalist app where you can upload a photo of an insect, animal or plant and get help to identify the species.
Low cost training courses/sessions:
iRecord 101 : introductory session to iRecord online wildlife recording application
Other useful online resources
Common solitary bee identification
Monthly planting guide for pollinator and bee friendly plants
Easy surveys and campaigns that everyone can take part in:
Spend 10 minutes watching flowers and insects in good weather. Runs from 1 April to 30 September each year. Buglife will be running training sessions in West Lothian this summer (I believe they delivered one in Polkemmet last year too).
Pollinator friendly gardening tips