Ah...midges

Too bad we didn't know about the "midge forecast" when we were in Scotland. They loved me just as mosquitos seem to love me too.

From "Scotland Now" "As summer begins and the temperature rises, a website has provided a handy five-day 'midge forecast'. While there are many positive aspects to the warmer months of the year, the prevalence of midges is certainly not one of them. To help locals and tourists alike avoid midges this year, an insect repellent company has created the Scottish Midge Forecast. The interactive map shows the places in Scotland that are most likely to be midge-free over a five-day period, and also which spots to avoid. Slainte!"