Scotland's infamous biting midges are struggling to survive in this year's dry summer, say experts. The tiny flying insects, also known as midgies, usually appear in two hatchings and thrive in ...

Many an adventure has been ruined by a midge attack, but if you prepare in advance there are ways of avoiding swarms of the dreaded insect. We’re lucky in Scotland to be home to some of Europe ...

From "The Braw Wee Midge" by Maggie Pollock It is thought that one of the reasons that contributed to the British treating Scotland so badly during their occupation was their having to contend ...