Scotland and Midges etc

NE Scotland is pretty midge-free. Lots to see, from numerous castles to lighthouses, museums, art galleries. There are mountains, gardens and beaches to choose from, too.

Susysue

Sago

We shoot on northern grouse moors in August, the midges are fierce.

Lemon eucalyptus oil is the only thing that works for us.

It’s cheap and effective.

Why do people get enjoyment out of shooting innocent creatures?? Beyond me!!

And me!!

Kintyre would be top of my list, I love it, even though I`ve been several times, can`t get enough. I also am in awe of Glencoe. Do not go near Loch Lomond in July without adequate midgie protection, they nearly ate me alive! We were locked in our tourer caravan one night, and the light, flush to the ceiling, was black with them, how they got in there is anybody`s guess.

Why do people get enjoyment out of eating animals. Beyond me!
How you kill them is immaterial. Is it really better NOT to enjoy killing them?
Think about it.

Grammaretto

Why do people get enjoyment out of eating animals. Beyond me!
How you kill them is immaterial. Is it really better NOT to enjoy killing them?
Think about it.

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Is this the right thread for that comment, Grammaretto?

Baggs I probably should have put it in context. A previous poster or two , Shinamae and Susysue had introduced the subject and I felt the need to comment.
Apologies if it was inappropriate.

Oh, I see. I hadn't read the comment in question.

I can only say we went to Skye in August, a few years back. I came home looking as if I had a severe case of chicken pox. Dare not go out for 2weeks. And that was with Jungle Juice

I had been to Skye three times before I even saw the Cuillin. Climbing Sgurr Alasdair eventually up the Stone Chute was terrifying on the way up, slipping on the scree two steps up one step down, but scree running down was awesome.

I don't remember midges being a problem on Skye so we must have had fun overall.