Kilt advice for Scotland trip

[Tobus]

I've got no advice on which kilt to wear, or whether to wear a kilt at all, but I just wanted to say I'm jealous! I'd love to do a backpacking trip around Scotland, and one of these days maybe I will.

Be sure to post pics and a good write-up of the journey!

[Cowher]

Weather it's Scotland USA Argentina or whatever part of the world are we not determined to wear the kilt and to continue to light fires of kilt wanting by those who see us? Wear them proud and remind all (without words) that kilts are coming. Weather they like it or not.

[Arlen]

As Jock pointed out, you'll maybe get some raised eyebrows and comments. But even being a native Scot and wearing a traditional Kilt in Scotland, I STILL got some eejits making comments.

Wear what you're comfortable in and be polite and easygoing to any comments or questions you get. Don't take the negative comments personally, since you have to consider the source.

As far as midgies, they are FAR worse that mosquitoes. They are verrry small and hang about in clouds so you can't hear them coming or just swat them away. Take along some strong insect repellent and be ready for them to ignore it and bite you anyway.

[Jock Scot]

Whatever you decide Andy I am sure you will have a great time here and if I can be of any small assistance then do please ask. You never know we may even bump into each other and I will be delighted to buy you a dram.

[chrisupyonder]

A tip from an old Scottish camper. They usually make for the light at night so if you need to go, leave a lantern or torch several yards away from you and your tent. If you get into a swarm you just cannot get rid of them. They go in your ears and mouth, fill your hair and up yer kilt. You mostly don't feel them bite but you will be full of itchy red spots next morning. I think the repelant they sell in tourist shops do the oposite and atract them. get one of these... 2 Lb Citronella Bucket Candles. They last ages and place it at the entrance to your tent. They smell nice and are safe but the midges hate it. I think you can get smaller ones but Citronella is the biz. I have no connection with this company, just googled. Many local shops in Scotland sell them.
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/none-2-l...ellent-p124609
Another tip. If they get in our caravan, we leave a few cups of water with a tiny drop of washing up liquid in each (to break the surface tension) around caravan and the light reflecting from the water attracts them, then they drown. May be a bit messy in a tent though.

[Andy Ternay]

get one of these... 2 Lb Citronella Bucket Candles. They last ages and place it at the entrance to your tent. They smell nice and are safe but the midges hate it. I think you can get smaller ones but Citronella is the biz. I have no connection with this company, just googled. Many local shops in Scotland sell them.
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/none-2-l...ellent-p124609
Another tip. If they get in our caravan, we leave a few cups of water with a tiny drop of washing up liquid in each (to break the surface tension) around caravan and the light reflecting from the water attracts them, then they drown. May be a bit messy in a tent though.

Hmmm, in America some health food stores sell Citronella based repellent sprays. May invest in those as well. Thank you.

[Lime]

Re midges - try Avon Skin So Soft: it makes the blighters a little less annoying and you will get lovely soft legs to boot.

[Jock Scot]

Re midges - try Avon Skin So Soft: it makes the blighters a little less annoying and you will get lovely soft legs to boot.

Yes its good, the best yet---------but not THAT good! Used up here by the Forestry Commission, The Royal Marines and others, shhhh, of that ilk and locals. But we all soon learn when to admit defeat.