In reply to Discolegs:
thanks for the replies and apologies for disappearing for awhile. I can report than midges have arrived to isle of skye
Maybe not yet in full force though but enough to make themselves noticed. we were there during the half term week. it was actually the campsite where were noticed them the most. we used midge hoods and smidge (name of the repellent) seemed to work well. also, every everning we had a campfire (as the campsite had a free supply of wood) which is the ultimate repellent if you dont mind a bit of smoke. anyway, what an amazing place isle of skye i mean!