Isle of Arran — Brodick
Brodick often benefits from movement off the water, but calm wooded edges still need a check. Season: June–August.
Low risk right now. A pleasant time to be out and about.
Brodick's position on Arran's east coast means it catches breeze off the Firth of Clyde on most days. The ferry terminal and main street are usually fine, but the wooded paths up Glen Rosa and around Brodick Castle are sheltered and can concentrate midges.
Arran's west coast, around Lochranza and Machrie, is more exposed and generally quieter midge-wise.
“The sector reports excellent feeding conditions at dusk. Morale among the squadrons is regrettably high.”
— AIR VICE-MARSHAL GRIEVE, EVENING DISPATCH
Isle of Arran — Brodick
Brodick often benefits from movement off the water, but calm wooded edges still need a check. Season: June–August.
Low risk right now. A pleasant time to be out and about.
Brodick's position on Arran's east coast means it catches breeze off the Firth of Clyde on most days. The ferry terminal and main street are usually fine, but the wooded paths up Glen Rosa and around Brodick Castle are sheltered and can concentrate midges.
Arran's west coast, around Lochranza and Machrie, is more exposed and generally quieter midge-wise.
“The sector 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WITHDRAWN TO THE POOLS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
7/10
High
Apply repellent before going out. Avoid standing water at dusk.
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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