Midges

Nothing saves you from the savage bloodthirst of the Highland midge, scourge of Scotland and the tourist industry's guilty secret. Such a small creature can do little harm in isolation, but with an unusual life cycle that produces two generations every season, the millions of resulting midges bring devastation to the skin of man and beast.

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Whether resident or tourist, no-one is spared from the bloodlust of Scotland’s most savage insect . . .



The midge does not like sunlight and thrives in the wet, so the Scottish summertime brings perfect climatic conditions for this ruthless wee beastie.



This fascinating and amusing anthology of anecdotes and information about the minuscule marauder ranges from the eighteenth century to the present, covering such topics as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts and camping. It also includes a section on remedies and repellents, so locals and visitors can tray and enjoy the pleasures of Scotland without the pain. And if the new midge-eating machines are as good as claimed, midges may soon be a thing of the past.