Midge information for Orkney please

[Robina]

I blithely assumed that being in the middle of the sea, and it probably being breezy, Orkney would be midge-free. Now I’ve come across some posts and am not so sure. Could anyone who went last time let me know the real situation? I am very keen to come whatever the position but would like to be forewarned - I have Skin So Soft from a Dumfries and Galloway trip in June last year when we did not need it!

 

[RoaminRog]

Have been a couple of times now, and we don’t recall any problems at all with midges.

 

[Tim120]

Have been a couple of times now, and we don’t recall any problems at all with midges.

Same here, never had a problem.

 

[mistericeman]

It's usually so windy there's no probs with midges ...
There's barely a straight tree on the place

 

[korky]

Got eaten alive at Broch of Gurness in August 2019. Day was still and misty with light drizzle. Only day in 12 when they were a problem, but they are there waiting for the right conditions.

 

[korky]

It's usually so windy there's no probs with midges ...
There's barely a straight tree on the place

There's barely a tree.

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Been there 4 times in June and never had a problem. Back on the mainland however........

 

[El radge]

Got eaten alive at Broch of Gurness in August 2019. Day was still and misty with light drizzle. Only day in 12 when they were a problem, but they are there waiting for the right conditions.

Sneaky wee baasturds

 

[Patnlore]

Didn’t have any problems last year

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Didn’t have any problems last year

You mean this year Pat lolol

 

[Patnlore]

You mean this year Pat lolol

Getting ahead of myself there Jeff

 

[Jann]

Been there twice in June/July.
Not had any problems.

 

[Admin]

I blithely assumed that being in the middle of the sea, and it probably being breezy, Orkney would be midge-free. Now I’ve come across some posts and am not so sure. Could anyone who went last time let me know the real situation? I am very keen to come whatever the position but would like to be forewarned - I have Skin So Soft from a Dumfries and Galloway trip in June last year when we did not need it!

I have been in various weather conditions four times in June and have never had an issue with them. They are more likely to be around in August.

 

[Suepaskins]

I blithely assumed that being in the middle of the sea, and it probably being breezy, Orkney would be midge-free. Now I’ve come across some posts and am not so sure. Could anyone who went last time let me know the real situation? I am very keen to come whatever the position but would like to be forewarned - I have Skin So Soft from a Dumfries and Galloway trip in June last year when we did not need it!

We went last year and didn’t see a single midge. Sue

 

[Peter51]

Never had a problem either!

 

[Caz]

Never seen a midgie there and been 3 times. Journeys there and back have been the same apart from one year on the way home when we stayed a couple of nights close to a loch. Avoid water if there's no wind and you will be fine.

 

[Hotrats13]

I blithely assumed that being in the middle of the sea, and it probably being breezy, Orkney would be midge-free. Now I’ve come across some posts and am not so sure. Could anyone who went last time let me know the real situation? I am very keen to come whatever the position but would like to be forewarned - I have Skin So Soft from a Dumfries and Galloway trip in June last year when we did not need it!

Aye, they`ll eat ye alive if their aboot.