Wild night with Midges

We decided to have what looked like an idyllic spot for a free wild night on a forestry commission driveway entrance to the Goat Fell forest park. Lovely view over the Firth of Clyde towards Largs and Bute. But then, as dusk fell, out came a huge swarm of midges, like a dark cloud that enveloped the van. The outside cooking was abandoned and we retreated inside and did not emerge until the morning. Now we know what all the fuss is about with Scottish midges! Thought they were just exaggerated tales of wimpy travelers - they are not!