It's rare to have zero breeze in Hebrides, even when lovely and warm so midges are genuinely not that much of an issue. I'll be there for the last week of August and first week of September. Midges generally weren't bad at all apart from one massive attack in Lochmaddy, probably my own fault for camping near the water. Midges In Scotland, How To Avoid Them. ". April 27, ... What Can I Do To Avoid Midges. In April and May there aren't really any midges at all. Midges in Scotland emerge from damp soil in May, usually the latter half depending on how warm and wet the weather is. What date are going to be there?
Yes, I toured the Hebrides last August 2007 and I'll be touring there again late this August. ... During an extended holidayin Skye and the islands of the outer Hebrides we were only bothered by midges in Skye..We were camping with tent and camper van and had a truly memorable holiday.You will love the Hebrides so go and enjoy.

but its really site specific, and day/time specific.

always been up the west coast in september, and the weather has always been good.

If so when does midge season start?

Cold, dry Springs delay them and reduce their numbers and this year was a good example of delayed emergence and relatively small numbers on the wing throughout the year. Midges can be a problem in June/July and August. looking to do a 2 week tour of the hebrides, mull and skye this summer. There are more on the mainland (under trees etc, of which there are hardly any on the islands!) Situated on Europe’s Atlantic edge, the Scottish Western Isles of the Outer Hebrides are a diverse chain of inter-connected islands with their own unique way of life.. From the northernmost headlands of the Isle of Lewis to the southern tip of Vatersay, the Outer Hebrides islands on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean offer an exciting assortment of entertainments and attractions. but its really site specific, and day/time specific.

It's rare to have zero breeze in Hebrides, even when lovely and warm so midges are genuinely not that much of an issue. I've often meant to visit the Outer Hebridies.

There are more on the mainland (under trees etc, of which there are hardly any on the islands!) You may have to register before you … I'd probably be looking at April/May/early June.

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