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.

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Kate, Love From Scotland
Hello, my name is Kate and welcome to Love from Scotland, my guide to how to travel Scotland sustainably.
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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.

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Kate, Love From Scotland
Hello, my name is Kate and welcome to Love from Scotland, my guide to how to travel Scotland sustainably.
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