Welcome back, Daneel! So, you visited Balquhidder, eh? Did you by any chance visit the King's House Hotel whilst there? Some pals of mine use that for a gathering point before/after the annual Rob Roy commemoration.

As for the midgies, I suspect you would not have been considered out of order for taking cover. ;)

(Robert, I visited Cowal, about a month ago. Made the trek to see the Toward Castle ruins and have never been so moved in my life. Absolutely a must-see, no question. Spent a wonderful evening in the Lamont Room at the Abbots Brae Hotel and would recommend that highly, as well.)