Scottish roaming- need lots of advice

[Free]

Thanks for all the advice- I'm going to take a look through that list of locations and weigh up the factors.

Yeah, I've heard lots about midges in the Scottish highlands (I havn't been there for about 16 years and I was too young too remember back then). I think I may invest in a net, but I can't find any snakes around at the moment to ritually sacrifice before lighting the incense and doing the usual ritual

Also, does anyone have a kit list of any kind? We've been thinking about what we'll need (from trowels to basic medical supplies) but a thorough guide would certainly prevent us going there and realising we're missing an essential item.

cheers

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

Let me google that for you

;^)

Jim

I am taking my citronella body oil..

That's a cleaver trick Jim..

[Jim Ford]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

I am taking my citronella body oil.

Oil of citronella doesn't work either - you'll try it just the once!

The fact that there are many repellents out there on the market shows that none of them are really effective. If one was 100% effective, it would drive the others off the market.

With even the most effective ones, you need to ensure complete coverage of bare skin. This means behind and inside your ears, hair partings and corners of your eyes and mouth. Having done that, you may be protected for an hour or two, but then have to start all over again.

Jim

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

Oil of citronella doesn't work either - you'll try it just the once!

The fact that there are many repellents out there on the market shows that none of them are really effective. If one was 100% effective, it would drive the others off the market.

With even the most effective ones, you need to ensure complete coverage of bare skin. This means behind and inside your ears, hair partings and corners of your eyes and mouth. Having done that, you may be protected for an hour or two, but then have to start all over again.

Jim

I am really looking forward to this having never met a Scottish midge in my life and staying on a Loch..lol

[Jim Ford]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

I am really looking forward to this having never met a Scottish midge in my life and staying on a Loch..lol

You won't be laughing, Kayleigh - no _really_ you won't!

Jim

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

You won't be laughing, Kayleigh - no _really_ you won't!

Jim

Cheers Jim.....

[Jim Ford]

Originally Posted by Free

Also, does anyone have a kit list of any kind? We've been thinking about what we'll need (from trowels to basic medical supplies) but a thorough guide would certainly prevent us going there and realising we're missing an essential item.

Take something to deal with ticks - either tweezers of the recommended sort, or one of the 'patent' removers like O'Tom Tick. Most importantly, do some research on the net as to how to remove a tick properly.

Jim

[Richard G.]

Originally Posted by Jim Ford

Take something to deal with ticks

Aye, I picked one up a couple of weeks ago and Mrs G. a couple.

And watch out for the Clegs too Kayleigh. In fact, if I were you'd I'd cancel the trip and stay away from Scotland all together... it's always raining anyway

[Richard G.]

Originally Posted by Free

Also, does anyone have a kit list of any kind? We've been thinking about what we'll need (from trowels to basic medical supplies) but a thorough guide would certainly prevent us going there and realising we're missing an essential item.

Just so happens that Jamie over at trekkingbritain.com has recently put together a few gear lists for day walks, backpacking etc.... might help?

[Jim Ford]

Originally Posted by Richard G.

Just so happens that Jamie over at trekkingbritain.com has recently put together a few gear lists for day walks, backpacking etc.... might help?

Interesting link, but I asked myself why he put waterproof things like the tent and waterproof jacket in drybags?

Jim