Sanctuary to help save bumblebees

A bumblebee sanctuary, thought to be the first of its kind in the world, has been set up in Scotland.

Bees are important for our environment because they play a big part in helping lots plants, fruit and vegetables grow.

But experts say they're under threat because the places they like to live are being destroyed, and three species have already become extinct.

It's hoped the flowery meadow near Perth and Kinross will help boost their numbers.

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Hundreds of bumblebees are already buzzing from flower to flower in the meadow at Vane Farm.

The rare Blaeberry Bumblebee is already buzzing around the meadow

Dr Ben Darvill from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust said: "Wildflowers and crops alike depend on the hard work of our endearing bumblebees, but sadly many species are now under threat.

"Hay meadows and clover leys are now seldom seen in today's farmland, leaving little for bumblebees to feed on, so both farmers and conservationists need to do what they can to help."