Midges. Just how bad can they get?

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I'm looking to move to Scotland from south of England (start making (possibly correct) assumptions now). Whenever I mention this to anyone down south I'm met with a torrent of 'but the midges how can you get by with the midges'

I'm about to book a trip up to go see some areas and start to decide what's what but are these little things really everywhere? Does everyone pack their bags and move elsewhere during midge season 😂 im assuming it's somehow possible to survive through it. Are some areas better than others. I'd assumed the midges only really lived in the highlands and only those who wear long trousers up there still have legs...

Should I be put off anywhere in particular?

Berry bugs (i think they call them harvest mites in England) will not be stored by trousers as they climb up you under your clothes until they meet your knicker elastic or bra where they bite and leave horrendously itchy bites.

A breeze is what you need to deter the midgie. I think they can’t fly if it’s over 5mph wind?

You tuck your trousers into your socks (wearing walking boots). Or go for the ghilly look