A man by a campfire.
A man by a campfire.

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.

When I am not blogging about Scotland, you will find me living on the Fife Coastal Path, bagging a Munro, cosying up in a luxury log cabin and road-tripping to Scotland’s remotest corners.

Everything I recommend on here has been tried and tested – so you are guaranteed a fabulous time.

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