The Scottish Midge Survival Guide
Ah, Scotland. Stunning landscapes, thousands of lochs, and the kind of wild that clears your head – and midges.
Yes, Scotland’s tiny, bitey nuisances that have a knack for appearing just as you settle in with a view. But don’t worry, you don’t need to stay indoors or cancel that camping trip.
With a few tricks and a bit of know-how, you can keep exploring and stay (mostly) midge-free. Here’s how to survive Scotland’s midges.
Continue reading to learn tricks to survive the Scottish midges, written by Kate.
June 30, 2025
Kate, Love From Scotland
Hello, my name is Kate and welcome to Love from Scotland, my guide to how to travel Scotland sustainably.
When I am not blogging about Scotland, you will find me living on the Fife Coastal Path, bagging a Munro, cosying up in a luxury log cabin and road-tripping to Scotland’s remotest corners.
Everything I recommend on here has been tried and tested – so you are guaranteed a fabulous time.
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It's a 0.1 micron inline filter that fits in the palm of your hand and attaches to an included drinking pouch.
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For extreme bug conditions (deep woods, swamps), pairing the shirt with a dedicated insect repellent like Sawyer Permethrin is recommended, as the shirt itself isn’t chemically treated.
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Sawyer Squeeze: What I will use to filter from dirty to clean water
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