I'm glad this post topic came up because I have related questions. This July, my niece and I will be attending the Highland Games in Taynuilt, Argyllshire, Scotland, for the Worldwide Gathering of Clan MacIntyre. For this I will be expected to wear the kilt as I will be piping. But also, we will be venturing out on a coach tour of the Higlhands for another 7 days afterward.

My questions for the native Scots are these:

What will be the midges and weather be like in Taynuilt from mid to late July? Also, for the tour, will it be too chilly in either the day or evening for shorts? Should I also expect frequent rains? (When I was in Scotland all over the Highlands in May 2003, I wore blue jeans and a rain jacket everyday and needed both, but i figured July weather could be quite different.)

Thanks.