midges

peter236uk · Post by **peter236uk** » 12 Nov 2008, 2:49pm

The Best time of the year to avoid the dreaded midges in Scotland !

hubgearfreak · Post by **hubgearfreak** » 12 Nov 2008, 2:55pm

May, you get long daylight hours too

AndyB · Post by **AndyB** » 12 Nov 2008, 3:16pm

January, but you don't get the long hours! Honestly, I think Scotland over the winter is really beautiful.

If you're after less severe conditions, I'd recommend April. May can be lovely, but the midges are generally around by the end of the month. I've probably had as many days of good weather then as May. Also, late September to October can be fantastic, with really beautiful colours on the trees, often contrasting with a little snow on the tops.

Coffee · Post by **Coffee** » 12 Nov 2008, 3:19pm

Apparently he lives near Bath in the west country so you'll be fine.

Oh, I see what you mean.
:wink:

Hohoho.

(Ultravox joke?)

Khornight · Post by **Khornight** » 12 Nov 2008, 3:43pm

I think they preffer to be called "small people"

:-)

Colin63 · Post by **Colin63** » 12 Nov 2008, 4:45pm

Don't let the midges dictate your holiday dates, just smother yourself in Avon Skin So Soft conditioner, it's apparently one of the most effective anti midge treatments there is.