insignia Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Can anyone advise on which months to avoid when planning a tour of Scotland and Outer Hebrides with regards to the midges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmold Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Avoid west coast from May through to October (or first frosts). East coast not anywhere near as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 insignia - 2010-11-24 12:30 PM Can anyone advise on which months to avoid when planning a tour of Scotland and Outer Hebrides with regards to the midges We spent three weeks in the Outer Hebrides in June ( in 2006) and had no trouble with midges. It was quite windy which seems to make a difference. Often been to west coast May/June time and not had a problem with them. Did get a lot in S.West Scotland this year,in June, in Galloway forest, then crossed to Isle of Arran and saw none, so it's a bit hit and miss ! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 insignia - 2010-11-24 12:30 PM Can anyone advise on which months to avoid when planning a tour of Scotland and Outer Hebrides with regards to the midges The midges in Scotland are very exaggerted, have come across them all over europe that are just as bad in the right conditions. They can be troublesome but usually in the early morning or evening. On our last trip there, whichwasa month we covered east coast, west coast and the Orkneys. the only time we suffered a bit was one day on Hoy and a couple of evenings near Fort William. Take some midge protector and a midge head net, you will probably never use them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 This might help. http://2010.midgeforecast.co.uk/ (lol) Roy Fuller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan k Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 We toured Scotland up the west coast from Ayr to Mallaig, to Skye, then to the north coast and down the east coast and into the Grampians and finishing off witha few days in the Lake District in May and June this year. The weather was generally cold and bright and we were only troubled on a few occasions and then when we were out walking on warmer, muggy days with light rain and even then they weren't that bad. Once was on Skye and the other time near Aviemore cheers alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayjsj Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 We have been on the West Coast for the last three years, Mull, Fort William, Ardnurmurchan. May is the best Month, June can be midgy July/August the worst. Go for the Whole of May. This Year was gorgeous Very Sunny. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insignia Posted November 25, 2010 Author Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks everyone for your replys all very helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky 8 Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Hi we live near Newton Stewart S/W Scotland, and there are only a few days in a year that were bothered with Midges and we live near water and trees, we have found lemon based midge repellent works,we have even started to grow our own Lemon balm (plant) to try and concoct our own repellent, Don't let the Midges put you off or you will miss a Lovely part of Scotland, Come and enjoy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Hi, Eat Garlic, Speak Gaelic, wear a Kilt, and play the bagpipes. Either the smell, the sight, or the noise will drive them away. Seriously though, May is the best time to go north, a suitable repellant is useful but not always successful, and a healthy weatherbeaten skin, tough as leather would be beneficial. In spite of these precautions, dont expect to escape unbitten. tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Leake Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 We always go in May but take note so many people know this that Scotland gets booked solid for that month so book early. Most of the sites we used last year were fully booked and it was noticeable that most hotels, guest houses and B & B's had no vacancy signs up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 tonyg3nwl - 2010-11-26 4:33 PM Hi, Eat Garlic, Speak Gaelic, wear a Kilt, and play the bagpipes. Either the smell, the sight, or the noise will drive them away. tonyg3nwl Sorry , forgot one other precaution,, buy and consume some of their firewater, after a couple of bottles you wont worry about the midges !!!! tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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