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Whether resident or tourist, no-one is spared from the bloodlust of Scotland’s most savage insect . . .

The midge does not like sunlight and thrives in the wet, so the Scottish summertime brings perfect climatic conditions for this ruthless wee beastie.

This fascinating and amusing anthology of anecdotes and information about the minuscule marauder ranges from the eighteenth century to the present, covering such topics as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts and camping. It also includes a section on remedies and repellents, so locals and visitors can tray and enjoy the pleasures of Scotland without the pain. And if the new midge-eating machines are as good as claimed, midges may soon be a thing of the past.

Midges

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    A Paperback / softback by Alasdair Roberts, Tim Kirby

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      Publisher: Birlinn General
      Publication Date: 06/05/2021
      ISBN13: 9781780276380, 978-1780276380
      ISBN10: 1780276389
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      Biography Anthologies Humour Humour collections and anthologies Natural History Wildlife: butterflies, other insects and spiders: general interest

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Whether resident or tourist, no-one is spared from the bloodlust of Scotland’s most savage insect . . .

      The midge does not like sunlight and thrives in the wet, so the Scottish summertime brings perfect climatic conditions for this ruthless wee beastie.

      This fascinating and amusing anthology of anecdotes and information about the minuscule marauder ranges from the eighteenth century to the present, covering such topics as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts and camping. It also includes a section on remedies and repellents, so locals and visitors can tray and enjoy the pleasures of Scotland without the pain. And if the new midge-eating machines are as good as claimed, midges may soon be a thing of the past.

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