Midges

[Deckchair]

Hi, travelling up to Scotland beginning of September, are the midges about this time of year??

 

[Northernraider]

Hi, travelling up to Scotland beginning of September, are the midges about this time of year??

Yes ... October is better

 

[Burge]

Yes ... October is better

Oh no we're going up on the 14th Sept best put the Spray in

 

[Cookieboy68]

Check the Midge forecast out on the Web

 

[Cookieboy68]

Not bad atm
There's a scale
1 good
5 really bad
This is todays

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[Spriddler]

Google knows everything.

Navigating Scotland's Midge Season - Scotlander

Discover when Scottish midges swarm! Learn about their active season during your outdoor adventures in Scotland

scotlander.co.uk

Midges In Scotland: Ultimate Guide 2024 - What Really Works? - Call To Adventure

Top tips to avoid midges in Scotland: When is midge season in Scotland? Where are the midges in Scotland and how to deal with them? Let’s dive in...

www.calltoadventure.uk

 

[Googlebot]

Didn’t ambulancekidd have some advice pinned on their page for midge season?

 

[Grianan]

It’s so windy just now the midges have sought shelter.
You may get some in September - a mosquito net is cheap and works. They still get your hands and wrists though.
We’re thinking of cutting up a couple of nets to make mittens that you can velcro on the end of your sleeves .

 

[Vikdikdok]

- or go south

 

[Orion]

They still get your hands and wrists though.
We’re thinking of cutting up a couple of nets to make mittens that you can velcro on the end of your sleeves .

Jack Pyke Mesh Gloves might fit the bill?

Jack Pyke Mesh Gloves - The Countryside Store

The Jack Pyke Mesh Gloves are designed to be a part of a camouflage outfit such as the Jack Pyke LLCS 3D Concealment Suit. They come in Jack Pyke's

www.thecountrysidestore.co.uk

They’re in camo but I doubt the midges will mind!

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[PP Bear]

Tis the only way….

 

[IRHP]

Possibly if the conditions are right for them.