gwilli Posted June 6, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 6, 2014 We are cruising the British Isles in July and wondering if we need bug repellents. Are they a problem? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted June 7, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Away from the coast, in rural areas, there's the famous Scottish midge....tiny things which descend in a cloud. They are about in the daytime, but hunt more at twilight. There's also the occasional mosquito, which will bite but they're harmless. Again, they're more active in the evenings. You could find one or two on your excursions anywhere in the UK/Ireland, but they seem to shy away from sea water. I always have a couple of bites showing, in a secluded valley, but when I lived by the sea it hardly ever happened! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwilli Posted June 8, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Thanks jocap! Guess we won't be bringing bug spray!!! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjam cruisers Posted June 8, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Hi Gwilli The only thing that will defeat a Scottish Midge is a good Single Malt Whisky, preferably from the Island of Islay such as Laphroig, Lagavullan, Bowmore, Ardbeg etc do not spray it on just drink it preferably in large measures then you will have no problems. Enjoy your cruise and very many welcomes to Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted June 9, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 9, 2014 (edited) hi gwillithe only thing that will defeat a scottish midge is a good single malt whisky, preferably from the island of islay such as laphroig, lagavullan, bowmore, ardbeg etc do not spray it on just drink it preferably in large measures then you will have no problems. Enjoy your cruise and very many welcomes to scotland. LOL! How very true.... Edited June 9, 2014 by jocap Smilies didn't appear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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