Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate your support and if you fancied watching more videos please do check out these ones below ⬇️ Winter in the highlands: ua-cam.com/video/KW1Lv0XlN-w/v-deo.htmlsi=pLeX5a1rLxcVc1xo How to survive ticks and midges: ua-cam.com/video/o2Lrj2xNKVg/v-deo.htmlsi=R1g2Rk0VDNTVDbhB Why we moved to the highlands: ua-cam.com/video/IHh8FiEwk3I/v-deo.htmlsi=cccImCiERYaQz968
It seems I'm rather unappetising to biting bugs in general. On trips to Belize and West Africa as well as the highlands and rural Norway I tended to be ignored whilst others with me were almost being eaten alive. I watched a documentary about the midges where they did a lot of tests on the theory behind the blood type theory but they went a bit further and found that it was actually down to a flag in your DNA. If I remember correctly if it was turned on then you were 'tasty' and got bitten a lot but if it was inactive then you were avoided.
That’s so interesting! I had heard something about blood type but not looked into it more. So they think it’s more DNA based…. So interesting will have to look that up. There’s got to be something as to why some people are lucky like your self and don’t get bitten (or bitten way less) and some people like me are bitten to death 🤣
He he! Yes why!? Although….larval midges munch away at decaying plant matter in the soil and adult midges are important in the diet of many species of birds and bats…. So they do as everything I guess play a part in our ecosystem. But boy… they are annoying! 🤣
Generally Midges (also known as flying teeth!) dont fly when the wind is 5 knots or higher, which is a lot of the time. Smidge works really well as does Avon Skin So Soft.
Yes it’s only those calmer times they are really bad! They really can ruin a summers evening. We got bitten to death on a overnight beach camp one summer 😳😬 I haven’t found much works for me and my youngest, other than covering up. We are clearly far too tasty to them 🤣
Midges are more prevalent in some areas than others. It also seems to differ year from year. One year we didn’t suffer too bad but then the following year was really bad!
@@hozzer68I have but ironically that was back in England never had a clegg bite since moving here…. Hope to never have one again my ankle swelled right up! 🥴
@philipmclaughlin9636 They really do! Although these ones hurt less than the times I got bitten in England. And didn’t swell up as much either. So I have been thankful for that!
Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate your support and if you fancied watching more videos please do check out these ones below ⬇️
Winter in the highlands:
ua-cam.com/video/KW1Lv0XlN-w/v-deo.htmlsi=pLeX5a1rLxcVc1xo
How to survive ticks and midges: ua-cam.com/video/o2Lrj2xNKVg/v-deo.htmlsi=R1g2Rk0VDNTVDbhB
Why we moved to the highlands: ua-cam.com/video/IHh8FiEwk3I/v-deo.htmlsi=cccImCiERYaQz968
Awesome. Thanks so much. I've been to the Highlands many times, but always outside of midge season. This year however.......
Ahhhh you’re mixing it up! Love it, I hope this tips and tricks help and you have an amazing time up here! 😍
Latest video is out is out if your interested
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It seems I'm rather unappetising to biting bugs in general. On trips to Belize and West Africa as well as the highlands and rural Norway I tended to be ignored whilst others with me were almost being eaten alive. I watched a documentary about the midges where they did a lot of tests on the theory behind the blood type theory but they went a bit further and found that it was actually down to a flag in your DNA. If I remember correctly if it was turned on then you were 'tasty' and got bitten a lot but if it was inactive then you were avoided.
That’s so interesting! I had heard something about blood type but not looked into it more. So they think it’s more DNA based…. So interesting will have to look that up. There’s got to be something as to why some people are lucky like your self and don’t get bitten (or bitten way less) and some people like me are bitten to death 🤣
Latest video is out if your interested
ua-cam.com/video/-Fd4O2_mW7k/v-deo.htmlsi=pLdrCAMHCbINu_cb
I always just think why? What’s the point of these bloody creepy crawlers 🤦🏻♀️ that covering is genius … by the way your hairs looking fab x
He he! Yes why!? Although….larval midges munch away at decaying plant matter in the soil and adult midges are important in the diet of many species of birds and bats…. So they do as everything I guess play a part in our ecosystem. But boy… they are annoying! 🤣
definition of an english invader who can afford to be in a beautiful place,shocking people boasting about the highlands of SCOTLAND,not welcome here
I am thankful the locals here have been far more welcoming than yourself. I hope your day improves.
Generally Midges (also known as flying teeth!) dont fly when the wind is 5 knots or higher, which is a lot of the time. Smidge works really well as does Avon Skin So Soft.
Yes it’s only those calmer times they are really bad! They really can ruin a summers evening. We got bitten to death on a overnight beach camp one summer 😳😬
I haven’t found much works for me and my youngest, other than covering up. We are clearly far too tasty to them 🤣
This is great. Such a helpful video, thank you 🙏
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
Permethrin?
Iv not heard of this before tbh! Will look into it, thanks 🙏
Great video, lots of good advice! We used to use the Smidge Forecast when travelling around Scotland 🤣
Thank you 🙏
It’s definitely something everyone should know before and when coming to Scotland for sure!!
Midgies are not that bad up here.
Midges are more prevalent in some areas than others. It also seems to differ year from year. One year we didn’t suffer too bad but then the following year was really bad!
No mention of Clegg bites ? You’ve obviously not had one yet, omg
@@hozzer68I have but ironically that was back in England never had a clegg bite since moving here…. Hope to never have one again my ankle swelled right up! 🥴
Really informative thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching ❤️
Good advice
Thank you 🙏
Thanks lass, good advice. Cheers
Thank you 🙏
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What about mozzies (mosquito’s) do you get them as well?
Not really, occasionally! But hardly. Midges are the big of choice here in the Scottish Highlands!!
I was bit by horseflies or cleggs as the Scottish call them on the west coast
@philipmclaughlin9636 This is the first year Iv been bitten by cleggs! Three on one leg!? 🥴🤦♀️
@@thehighlandlife2023 They hurt
@philipmclaughlin9636 They really do! Although these ones hurt less than the times I got bitten in England. And didn’t swell up as much either. So I have been thankful for that!