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HI all,

I want to stay at Loch Ken in August. Nerver visited thiis area before, site and reviews look great but can you tell me if I am gong to encounter midges in August here?

Worth reading..............doom and gloom

http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland/Be-warned--it-looks.6787041.jp

Martin

Quote: Originally posted by feeblecat on 23/6/2011

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We were at a site amongst the trees and near a stream at Aviemore a couple of weeks ago, the week after at another similar site on the west coast. Midges no worse than normal, no bother at all. I have booked to go back in July. I have camped in worse, so am always prepared. Don't let the stories scare you. Loads of factors can affect midge numbers for good or bad. It doesn't mean because you are in Scotland it is a done deal! My worst bites ever was in the Lake District and I still go back! Take midge repellant and plenty of citronella candles.

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We take 'Mosquito coils' with us wherever we go, and Skin So Soft (works for me but not for OH), The mozzie coils really do work & usually leave one burning in the awning (in a specially-bought teracotta mozzie coil holder so it's safe) if the pesky beasts are out in full force.  Citronella candles are good, too.

Have a good time - the scenery's worth a battle with the midges

Quote: Originally posted by Travel 2010 on 26/6/2011

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Just come back from Auchnihillin (Inverness - booked from on here they were very helpful) and beng fair skinned I have many blotches around both wrists and scalp. So yes the midges were biting and the downpour on Monday and Tuesday didn't keep them down for long. Citronella candles are a very useful reminder and I wish we had taken some.

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Depends on the weather. The slightest bit of wind and they cant fly, so will be confined to sheltered spots.

I use any reppelant with DEET in it. It is quite a toxic ingrediant, but it's the only thing thats 100% effective for me. I find Skin So Soft rubbish, but I know other people like it.

A fire helps too, but most sites wont allow one, however some will allow them if it's in a fire pit or BBQ, and as long as it's under control and you supply your own fuel and are not chopping down trees and fences..

Quote: Originally posted by searchergirl on 25/6/2011

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If Skin so Soft doesnt work,try Smidge......only came across it a week ago,they dispatched immediately,and so far so good......doesnt smell bad either...but seems to work.

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