Scottish midges?

[2wheels]

Anybody north of the border know when the midges arrive? Or if they have arrived already?

I am planning a ride from North Yorkshire up to Thurso via Forth road bridge and Inverness probably starting this coming Sunday. Trouble is I am alergic to midge bites and hope to be there before they are!

Any help would be appreciated...

[Shakey]

allegedly, an Avon cosmetic product called "Skin so Soft" is said to be an excellent midge repellant to the extent that even special forces swear by it.

[2wheels]

Now found an apparently useful website which gives up to date info:

http://2010.midgeforecast.co.uk/index.php/home/

It is trying to sell midge repellent though!

Also has free iphone app: smidge

[Catchina]

allegedly, an Avon cosmetic product called "Skin so Soft" is said to be an excellent midge repellant to the extent that even special forces swear by it.

I heard from camping friends that sss is good against mosquitos.

[fastdogs2]

Here is the Avon product that you want for protection against midges:

http://www.amazon.com/Avon-SKIN-SO-SOFT ... B0001ZWPI4

Bill