With summer finally upon us, it's the perfect time to get out and explore the Scottish countryside — even if the weather isn't perfect — and here is how to avoid midges.
Midges are one of the worst aspect of Scottish summers but thankfully there are some ways to avoid getting swarmed by them
While the hot and dry weather that Scotland enjoyed for much of June has come to an end for now, that shouldn't stop you from getting out and exploring this summer.is home to some of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes that you're likely to find anywhere. Going for a hike or camping are therefore both great summer activities.months, there is one major downside to exploring the Scottish countryside: midges.
Thankfully, there are some ways you can minimise the risk of getting swarmed — and most are simple and easy. From dressing in bright colours to avoiding stillwhen out and about in Scotland this summer.One of the quickest and easiest ways you can avoid a nasty surprise when heading out into the gorgeous Scottish countryside this summer is to check the
by Smidge. This handy interactive map uses data collected from biting midge traps and mini-weather stations across Scotland to show the parts of the country where you're most likely to run into trouble with midges on a given day.
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