Midges In Scotland

Author : George Hendry
Publisher : Mercat Press Books
ISBN 13 : 9781841830629
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Midges in Scotland written by George Hendry and published by Mercat Press Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first edition of Midges in Scotland, published in 1989, rapidly topped the list of bestsellers and has continued to sell well wherever midges abound. This latest edition brings the story of biting midges up to date with new material on the Highland midge, its biology and why it bites. Written in a highly readable but informed way, it describes how and why the midge plays such a dominant role in the ecology and human culture of the Highlands, not at least in keeping the worst of human depredations under control. By understanding the ways of the midge, we humans, visitors and residents alike, should be able to enjoy the full splendours of the highland summer, without quite so many bites!

Author : George Hendry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780080365954
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Midges in Scotland written by George Hendry and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Alasdair Roberts
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 9781780276380
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Midges written by Alasdair Roberts and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2020-05-07 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether resident or tourist, no-one is spared from the bloodlust of Scotland's most savage insect . . .The midge does not like sunlight and thrives in the wet, so the Scottish summertime brings perfect climatic conditions for this ruthless wee beastie.This fascinating and amusing anthology of anecdotes and information about the minuscule marauder ranges from the eighteenth century to the present, covering such topics as Bonnie Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts and camping. It also includes a section on remedies and repellents, so locals and visitors can tray and enjoy the pleasures of Scotland without the pain. And if the new midge-eating machines are as good as claimed, midges may soon be a thing of the past.

Author : G. A. F. Hendry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Midges in Scotland written by G. A. F. Hendry and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : A. K. Paterson
Publisher : Lomond Publications, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781842040850
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Morag the Tickling Midgie written by A. K. Paterson and published by Lomond Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the sun shines in Scotland, the midgies used to come out to bite and sting--until Morag MacMidge changed everything. Now they've taken up tickling instead.

Author : Alasdair Roberts
Publisher : Learning Links
ISBN 13 : 9781874744634
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Midges in Scotland written by Alasdair Roberts and published by Learning Links. This book was released on 1998 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of anecdotes and information concerning the Highland Midge, miniscule marauder and scourge of Scotland. Ranging from the 18th century, stories involve Bonny Prince Charlie, Queen Victoria, kilts and camping. The book also includes a section on remedies and repellants.

Author : Tim Kirby
Publisher : Birlinn
ISBN 13 : 9781780276274
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Book of Scottish Beasties written by Tim Kirby and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland is renowned for the huge range of its wildlife, which comes in all shapes and sizes. In this book Tim Kirby introduces 45 of them, from the iconic red deer and golden eagle to the Highland cow and ubiquitous midge. In addition, he offers his take on animals of myth and legend, such as the world-famous Loch Ness Monster and the mysteriously watery kelpies. And he also includes other creatures which may or may not be classed as animals in the conventional sense - such as the haggis (rarely seen alive but eaten every Burns Night) and even the bagpipe (surely some kind of animal given its appearance and piercing call).

Author : Alan Castle
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
ISBN 13 : 1783626542
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Southern Upland Way written by Alan Castle and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Southern Upland Way is Scotland's coast-to-coast walk and the longest of the nation's Great Trails. 215 miles long, it links the pretty harbour village of Portpatrick on the west coast with Cockburnspath, a little south of Dunbar, in the east. The walk is at times a strenuous one, crossing the remote high moorland of the Galloway Hills, Carsphairn range, Lowthers, Ettrick Hills and Lammermuirs, calling for competence, fitness and self-reliance. This guide presents advice on how best to plan and tackle this challenging but highly rewarding journey. The waymarked trail is presented in fourteen stages of 9-19 miles and suggestions for a rest day exploring Moffat and its environs are also included. It is possible either to backpack, taking advantage of five bothies and unlimited wild camping possibilities, or to stay in towns and hill villages, B&Bs and inns (facilitated by vehicle pick-up to avoid excessively long walking days). The guide covers all the practicalities, with tips on planning, transport, accommodation, luggage transfer and vehicle support services. Clear step-by-step route description is provided for each stage, accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping and notes on local history and points of interest. A trek planner and useful contacts can be found in the appendices. The Southern Upland Way showcases the wild beauty of southern Scotland, taking in rugged moorland, rolling hills, wooded river valleys, lochsides and coast, as well as some of the attractive border towns that scatter the region. There are also numerous historical sites, offering an insight into a fascinating past - from ancient cairns to bastles, Covenanters' memorials and literary connections - plus opportunities to visit local attractions, including Castle Kennedy Gardens, Wanlockhead Lead Mining Museum, Traquair House, Melrose Abbey and Thirlestane Castle.

Author : Jonny Muir
Publisher : Metro Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1844546640
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heights of Madness written by Jonny Muir and published by Metro Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08-27 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swapping the nine-to-five grind for the freedom of the great outdoors, Jonny Muir set off on a 5,000-mile cycling and walking odyssey. His mission? To visit the summit of the United Kingdom's 92 countries - in 92 days. Never mind unexploded shells in Yorkshire, biting bugs in the Cairngorms of the gruelling task of climbing the equivalent of 14 Everests, The Heights of Madness is a celebration of our homeland's high places. If you've ever wondered what the highest point in Norfolk is, or why 500,000 people climb Snowdon every year, this is the book for you.

Author : Charles Maciejewski
Publisher : Luath Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1912387638
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scotland the Worst written by Charles Maciejewski and published by Luath Press Ltd. This book was released on 2019-07-22 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alternative guide to our bonnie wee country and its inhabitants, this book is a compendium of the less generous comments made by 17th, 18th and 19th century visitors. Hopefully much has changed – and mostly for the better!