Glen Affric
Trees, lochs and sheltered glen air make Glen Affric beautiful midge country in the wrong conditions. Season: June–August.
Low risk right now. A pleasant time to be out and about.
Glen Affric is one of Scotland's most beautiful glens and one of the best midge habitats: ancient pinewoods, lochans, boggy ground, and almost complete shelter from wind. It is spectacular and can be unbearable on still days.
The forestry paths and the loch shore are the worst. Higher up the glen toward Affric Lodge is slightly more open but the midges follow the water.
“The glen reports excellent feeding conditions at dusk. Morale among the squadrons is regrettably high.”
— AIR VICE-MARSHAL GRIEVE, EVENING DISPATCH
Glen Affric
Trees, lochs and sheltered glen air make Glen Affric beautiful midge country in the wrong conditions. Season: June–August.
Low risk right now. A pleasant time to be out and about.
Glen Affric is one of Scotland's most beautiful glens and one of the best midge habitats: ancient pinewoods, lochans, boggy ground, and almost complete shelter from wind. It is spectacular and can be unbearable on still days.
The forestry paths and the loch shore are the worst. Higher up the glen toward Affric Lodge is slightly more open but the midges follow the water.
“The glen reports excellent feeding conditions at dusk. Morale among the squadrons is regrettably high.”
— AIR VICE-MARSHAL GRIEVE, EVENING DISPATCH
Tonight's peak
Peak activity tonight: 10:00pm — 8/10
Recommendation
WITHDRAWN TO THE POOLS
No special precautions needed.
Overnight Watch
Peak overnight exposure: 5/10Moderate
Holding at Moderate from dusk to dawn. Tent flaps stay closed tonight.
This is a planning estimate for the overnight window, not a guarantee. Conditions can shift.
Calibrated for dusk-to-dawn exposure. Short evening trips: see the dog walker guide.
Buying en route? Repellent is stocked at most Highland petrol stations and outdoor shops.
5-day outlook
Wed 22 Jul
8/10
Severe
Long sleeves, repellent essential. Avoid exposed areas between 7pm and 10pm.
Thu 23 Jul
8/10
Severe
Long sleeves, repellent essential. Avoid exposed areas between 7pm and 10pm.
Fri 24 Jul
4/10
Moderate
Light repellent if spending time near water or forestry.
Sat 25 Jul
3/10
Low
No special precautions needed.
Sun 26 Jul
8/10
Severe
Long sleeves, repellent essential. Avoid exposed areas between 7pm and 10pm.
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