Unseasonably mild weather prompts prediction of an earlier than ever midge invasion this year
Unseasonably mild weather has led to an early midge alert.
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Midges are here to stay as third batch recorded
Summer has ended with a perfect swarm - an unusual third hatch of midges.
Midges itch to make an appearance as first hatches of the year reported
The first hatches of midges for the year have been reported - but they are unseasonally late because of the recent cold prevailing easterly weather.
Prepare to feel a bit itchy: Number of midges is up 100% on last year
The number of midges is officially up 100 percent on last year with a second bumper hatch due in weeks.
Brace yourself… For 21 billion midges
Just when you thought it was safe to enjoy the north of Scotland scenery, the odds seem stacked against you.
Winter is gone… And the midges are here already
One of the best things about winter in Scotland, along with the skiing and the smell of wood fire, is the absence of midges.
Alison Blackwell: Major emergences kicked off 2016 midge season
The number of midges plaguing people taking part in outdoor pursuits this summer has shown a great variation across Scotland.
VIDEO: The moment a man is attacked by a swarm of midges in the Cairngorms
This is the moment a man enjoying a walk in the Cairngorms was attacked by a swarm of midges.
Have you noticed there aren’t many midges this year? Nobody seems to be able to explain why…
A dramatic drop in the number of midges this month has left the world's leading expert on them scratching her head.
Fancy a job killing midgies? This is the role for you
Ever wanted to get your own back on midges? Well, here's the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Warning: Midges are on their way following perfect weather
The fearsome Highland midge is expected to start terrorising hikers and others taking part in outdoor pursuits from the middle of this week.
It’s that time of year again… The midges are back
The Scottish Midge Forecast, providing advice on the biting beasties for hikers and others taking part in outdoor pursuits, is due to start next week.
Expert warning of bumper number of midges in Scotland this year
It nevers rains but it pours - and bites.
Midge mayhem forecast for next summer
A bumper crop of midges is forecast for next summer after higher than usual numbers this year and an extra hatch of the biting beasties.
Five minutes with… Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Mikkelsen talks about playing the flesh-eating star of hit TV series Hannibal; torturing Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, and why he's in no rush to be eaten by midges in Scotland again
Record numbers of midges swarm on Highlands
Itch official - parts of the north have suffered from a perfect swarm this summer due to record numbers of midges.
Bats bring midge relief to Scotland
An explosion in Scotland's bat population is set to bring relief from midges next summer.
Midge numbers expected to soar
The dreaded midge season has started and numbers are expected to increase dramatically in the warm, wet weather forecast for the rest of this week.