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Subject Topic: Midges in Garlieston and Ayr
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29/5/2009 at 11:30am
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I know there are loads of threads about the dreaded Scottish Midges, but I haven't found any relating to the areas I'm booked in to in July...

We're going to Garlieston on the 18th, then Ayr a week later and I'm just worried that the midges might be at their worst then...

Anyone been at these times?



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29/5/2009 at 11:42am
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www.midgeforecast.co.uk might well give you what you want.


29/5/2009 at 11:45am
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Is it the CC site you are going to at Garlieston, if it is and you go on the seaward side of the site I don't see there being any problems.

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29/5/2009 at 6:33pm
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Thanks. Doesn't the midge forecast just give the next week though?

Yes, blueexpo, it's the CC site in both towns.



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We had a walk round the Garlieston site the other week, very nice, and as I said the seaward part should be okay, the walled garden part across the road does have some trees round it, so there would be the chance of midge. I used to live just up the road from the Ayr site and walked my dog past it many a time, it has a lovely river walk by it and the garden that runs along side the river should look really nice. It is in a fairly wooded area so you might, just might, have some problems, but I can never remember being bothered by them. Enjoy your trip. 

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02/6/2009 at 9:09pm
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Thanks for that! I believe they're both lovely.

Any idea which SSS Avon product is effective? Pink or blue?



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02/6/2009 at 9:28pm
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Quote: Originally posted by jude-tod on 02/6/2009

Thanks for that! I believe they're both lovely.

Any idea which SSS Avon product is effective? Pink or blue?


its the green one, fresh I think its now called used to be woodland or something!



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02/6/2009 at 10:05pm
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Quote: Originally posted by jude-tod on 29/5/2009

Thanks. Doesn't the midge forecast just give the next week though?




Probably, but how can you forecast midges beyond that?, as it's highly dependant on the weather.




02/6/2009 at 10:08pm
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Hi Dont know about the midge but thought id let you know we stayed at Garlieston site at the week end in the walled garden area and have to say what a lovely site. Have a walk to the pub for a meal doesnt look up to much from the outside or inside come to think about it but we had 2 course meal for 2 1 can of juice and 2 magners all for just £21.50 and couldnt fault the meal nothing fancy just plain good cooking.

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Midges were out in Lochinver last week ...


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20/6/2009 at 10:56pm
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Hi,

We stayed at Garlieston at the end of May/beg June - no problem with midgies on the Harbour Side. Our pitch was right in front of the Toilet Block (got the sun from morning to night). We didn't fancy the other area (which is just outside of the Site) - too many trees!. If you are cooking your own meals - go into the CL Site next door (not part of the Caravan Club). They breed & sell their own Pork - fantastic!!!. Hope you get the same hot, sunny weather that we had.

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