Scottish Midges

[mikeyb]

I've heard a lot about the notorious Scottish midges and we were considering a trip there next year. What is the best time of year to avoid these little blighters?

 

[poppycamper]

I've heard a lot about the notorious Scottish midges and we were considering a trip there next year. What is the best time of year to avoid these little blighters?

Apr/May or Sept/Oct... However plenty area not as badly affected as other..
During the season they have a 'Midge Forecast' map run by maker of the best repellant there is.... Smidge..!!

 

[Gellyneck]

A number of variables depends on when's best but, generally, between October to March (inclusive).

The Scottish Midge Forecast

The Scottish Midge Forecast uses data from biting midge traps and mini-weather stations across Scotland to give you a view of midge levels in Scotland.

www.smidgeup.com

 

[mikeyb]

Thanks folks.

 

[whisky walker]

Avoid the west coast and you should be ok Lol

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[Wee Bold Davy]

If it's windy they won't bother you at any time of year. Worst time is early morning or late evening especially if you're near water or bushes. Avoid the 23rd July next year as that's summer but you'll be ok if it's windy

 

[Puddleduck]

Worst places (for midge) I have ever found were around Strontian and Grantown on Spey

 

[Grianan]

Scottish midges are preferable to French mosquitos …,

I’d go May or September/October.

 

[Wildbill]

I've heard a lot about the notorious Scottish midges and we were considering a trip there next year. What is the best time of year to avoid these little blighters?

Winter when it freezing cold and 6ft of snow

And even then you might come across the little buggers
WB

 

[Jays2]

They are still about!
Working by a hedge the other day needed to use a repellent.
Yesterday stripping out the ploy tunnel needed it again.
We live in southern Scotland.

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[poppycamper]

They are still about!
Working by a hedge the other day needed to use a repellent.
Yesterday stripping out the ploy tunnel needed it again.
We live in southern Scotland.

Yep here too.. ideal conditions for them at moment..... very damp...very mild and nae wind.... midge paradise..

 

[Wee Bold Davy]

I've spent a lifetime fishing in Scotland and the only time I can really remember being bothered by midges was when I was doing all night sessions for tench in May and June just before dark or just before dawn, certainly not during daylight hours unless it's very muggy and overcast with no wind.
People fear them far too much but the reality is generally they won't bother you outside what I've said above.
I always carry a can of smidge or Avon Skin So Soft and if it makes you feel better buy a midge hair net but I have never felt the need for any of that while fishing. Go on enjoy Scotland and don't worry about midges just remember, as in life it's only the females that bite

 

[Northernraider]

Avoid the west coast and you should be ok Lol

But west is best .

 

[seasideBill]

Have family in Elgin and visit on a regular basis at all times of the year. Have never been bothered by them in the East. However as a young boy, I remember a caravan holiday in Gairloch (west coast) in June and being plagued by them big time.

 

[poppycamper]

This documentary is worth a watch..
Interesting and informative on how some folk are more susceptable to midge bites than others

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[Puddleduck]

This documentary is worth a watch..
Interesting and informative on how some folk are more susceptable to midge bites than others



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Especially me!!!!

 

[poppycamper]

Especially me!!!!

Yep me too..

 

[Gellyneck]

Worst time is early morning or late evening especially if you're near water or bushes.

You've hit the nail right on the head as to why Funsters don't suffer the dreaded midge!

Never out their scratchers until mid morning and in bed just after tea time after having spent an exhausting day in the pub!

 

[Turnersnhooch]

We've been on the Hebrides for two weeks in September. Lovely. Weather fantastic. Lite breeze is the key. Had a swim in the sea off berneray east beach. Fantastic place .Only place we got the midge's was on the way back on Skye. Overcast n damp. No such thing as wrong weather just wrong equipment. Smidge is fabo . If you keep the alcohol level in your blood above 25% you don't feel the midges.

 

[Margaux2]

I've heard a lot about the notorious Scottish midges and we were considering a trip there next year. What is the best time of year to avoid these little blighters?

Cornwall time!

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[ambulancekidd]

Read the banner at the bottom of my page. I live in midge central & the advice is written from a lifetimes experience.
It might just save you from some misery, they can be overcome.
The photo that I've put on was shot in the middle of Glen Trool where we camp regularly, if you can avoid midges there, you can avoid them anywhere.

 

[Blackrose]

I've heard a lot about the notorious Scottish midges and we were considering a trip there next year. What is the best time of year to avoid these little blighters?

 

[Blackrose]

We live in Inverness Scotland and use a product called The Smoking Midge very effective and made localy I think you can buy them on their website

 

[TheAleMan]

Now days we always go up through April & May and head for home again right at the beginning of June to avoid the worst of the beasties.

 

[TerryReis]

Marmite. Eat a lot of marmite on toast. Works for me.

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[Gizmouk]

Scottish midges are preferable to French …,

Post corrected

 

[Gellyneck]

If you keep the alcohol level in your blood above 25% you don't feel the midges.

but the sting in the tail, that of loss of driving licence and fines, is much worse!

 

[h8ten]

Another recommendation for keeping them at bay.

 

[Oldrat]

Don’t be fooled into thinking that a mozzy net will keep the little blighters out.

Midges can be microscopic and get through typical mozzy nets - here is a side by side comparison

 

[Brocksford]

Go somewhere there is a breeze. It doesn't take much of one to keep them away.