When August arrives, North East beekeepers talk about one thing: heather. The purple moors ofNorthumberland and beyond produce one of Britain’s most distinctive honeys — ling heather.It’s strong, aromatic, and famously thixotropic (jelly‑like until stirred). Here’s what makesheather honey special, how it’s produced, and how to enjoy it. The Heather BloomLing heather (Calluna vulgaris) typically…