The Scottish Midge Survival Guide

Ah, Scotland. Stunning landscapes, thousands of lochs, and the kind of wild that clears your head – and midges.

Yes, Scotland’s tiny, bitey nuisances that have a knack for appearing just as you settle in with a view. But don’t worry, you don’t need to stay indoors or cancel that camping trip.

With a few tricks and a bit of know-how, you can keep exploring and stay (mostly) midge-free. Here’s how to survive Scotland’s midges.

Continue reading to learn tricks to survive the Scottish midges, written by Kate.

Love From Scotland: The Scottish Midge Survival Guide

The Scottish Midge Survival Guide

Ah, Scotland. Stunning landscapes, thousands of lochs, and the kind of wild that clears your head – and midges.

Yes, Scotland’s tiny, bitey nuisances that have a knack for appearing just as you settle in with a view. But don’t worry, you don’t need to stay indoors or cancel that camping trip.

With a few tricks and a bit of know-how, you can keep exploring and stay (mostly) midge-free. Here’s how to survive Scotland’s midges.

Continue reading to learn tricks to survive the Scottish midges, written by Kate.

Mwandishi wa Blogu ya Picha
Mwandishi
Kate, Love From Scotland
Hello, my name is Kate and welcome to Love from Scotland, my guide to how to travel Scotland sustainably.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari

Love From Scotland: The Scottish Midge Survival Guide

The Scottish Midge Survival Guide

Ah, Scotland. Stunning landscapes, thousands of lochs, and the kind of wild that clears your head – and midges.

Yes, Scotland’s tiny, bitey nuisances that have a knack for appearing just as you settle in with a view. But don’t worry, you don’t need to stay indoors or cancel that camping trip.

With a few tricks and a bit of know-how, you can keep exploring and stay (mostly) midge-free. Here’s how to survive Scotland’s midges.

Continue reading to learn tricks to survive the Scottish midges, written by Kate.

Mwandishi wa Blogu ya Picha
Mwandishi
Kate, Love From Scotland
Hello, my name is Kate and welcome to Love from Scotland, my guide to how to travel Scotland sustainably.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
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