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When is the best time to visit Scotland

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Beckett Wed 15-Jun-22 09:20:49

I am considering a coach trip to Scotland (first holiday in 4 years). I am receiving different advice on when would be the best time to visit - not too late because it gets very cold, avoid summer because of midges! So anyone got any advice? Also would welcome any ideas of the best places to visit.

Tizliz Thu 16-Jun-22 15:48:15

You can buy soap with big myrtle in it.

Midges are most annoying at the time, but ticks can lead to illness

Grammaretto Thu 16-Jun-22 16:08:42

I have heard that too Caleo. I think we have tried every variation of midge deterrent.
Avon skin so soft as used by the army.
My only escape once was to stand in the shower at the campsite. They couldn't follow me in there.

Grammaretto Thu 16-Jun-22 16:12:05

That's true about ticks and you have to be vigilant but you don't get ticks at the seaside and you definitely get midges.
I once camped at the water's edge on the Ardnamurchan peninsular and wondered why this beautiful place was deserted. About 5 pm I discovered. shock grin

Callistemon21 Thu 16-Jun-22 16:26:35

I've used a natural one in Australia which seemed to be effective but not sure if it's available here. However, the active ingredients seem to be:

Lemongrass Oil
Thyme Oil
Lavender Oil
Eucalyptus Oil

Kim19 Thu 16-Jun-22 16:38:49

My friend tells me there's never a bad time!

grannydarkhair Thu 16-Jun-22 17:27:26

An example of how bad midges can be ? and I do envy you lucky people who don’t get bothered by them.

twitter.com/tramplite/status/1420011232673865731?s=12

Callistemon21 Thu 16-Jun-22 19:22:12

Oh goodness!

Like a swarm of flying ants.

MawtheMerrier Thu 16-Jun-22 22:20:18

My late father used to smoke a pipe. He only ever smoked outside including on walks and was ever so popular as the midges kept about a 1-2m social distance away from the pipe smoke!

highlanddreams Sun 19-Jun-22 14:29:21

Grammaretto

That's true about ticks and you have to be vigilant but you don't get ticks at the seaside and you definitely get midges.
I once camped at the water's edge on the Ardnamurchan peninsular and wondered why this beautiful place was deserted. About 5 pm I discovered. shock grin

You won't get ticks on the beach but they are still in the woods long grass, ferns, heather etc I live at the seaside in the west highlands but we still have to have tick protection for our dog or he'd be covered in them every day.

varian Sun 19-Jun-22 15:13:39

We were in the Outer Hebrides from 1st - 6th of June and had the most glorious weather. We did not see a drop of rain nor a single midge. One day Stornoway was said to be the hottest place in the UK. Unfortunately this idyllic weather can't be guaranteed at any time of the year. I hope that you will be as lucky as we were.

Aveline Sun 19-Jun-22 17:39:49

Looks beautiful Varian. We used to go to Seilebost on Harris for our holidays when I was young.

Grammaretto Sun 19-Jun-22 18:07:53

It sure does look gorgeous Varian.
Yes ticks have become more of a problem in recent years.
My DD and her family in the Highlands have to check for ticks every day and she has become adept at removing them.

Callistemon21 Sun 19-Jun-22 19:37:36

Lovely photo, varian!