Experienced camper said the bloodthirsty beasts engulfing his tent was the worst swarm he'd seen in two decades.
Summer is here, which means warmer weather, lighter nights, and, of course, holidays. While some people will jet off abroad, many Scots prefer to have a break at home, exploring different parts of our great nation.
And this was what happened to Alan Mackie back in August 2020, as he made his first foray into the Cairngorms after the initial Covid lockdown rules were eased. The Edinburgh University worker woke in Gleann an t-Slugain to find a swarm of the impudent insects engulfing his tent. "They were the worst I've experienced in 20 years of hiking and camping. Luckily, we were well prepared with clothing and repellent. We just weren't looking forward to getting out and kitting up for the day."
Top news stories today Alan's posts triggered several Twitter users to share their own terrifying encounters with midge invasions. One woman told of her "frightening memories" of a motorbike camping holiday in Skye that was ruined by a ruthless attack from the beasts, with the biting bugs even managing to infiltrate the defences of their crash helmets.
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