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If you've ever been out and about in the countryside of Scotland, you'll have come across the midge (for those of you who haven't, they're small insects with a big bite). Some people get bothered by them, some don't but it's always good to have midge repellent on to make sure.
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I have a reasonably high tolerance but Avon works for me. I've also been reliably informed that eating Marmite sandwiches for a couple of weeks beforehand is effective ?!
Other than that, avoid standing still, cover your arms and legs (and head!), find somewhere with a breeze, avoid wearing dark clothing and stay in bright, sunny areas. (OK, so maybe that last solution is a bit more challenging in Scotland ...
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There are some more tips on my blog here.
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Have I discovered a new midge repellent in fish and chips....??
I'm not a fan of marmite @Ewan so I'll stick to the Smidge lotion. It works for me
We took Avon's Skin so soft but was told that the ingredient in it which repelled the midges, was removed, so it's not effective anymore.
Sometimes, a good dram of whisky helps you forget about the midges
It might not be necessary at all though, as I see the Midge Forecast says there aren't any around there at the moment. Will see if it's accurate!
(Pictured here) Midges landing on Gilbert's trusty Tilley hat in quite big numbers, near Shieldaig, Wester Ross.