I have a few days free in early September and am thinking of doing some hillwalking around the Tranter Round and/or Knoydart.
As an expat I haven't visited Scotland this century, so could do with some advice. I don't want to carry a tent, so I'm thinking of bivvying/bothies.
If I bivvy high up - summits, ridges or highest water sources - am I likely to be relatively safe from midges?
How do bothies work? Just turn up and stroll in? How busy are the Grey Corries / Mamores ones likely to be midweek?
What's the deal with stalking in those areas? I've already emailed the Knoydart estate to ask.
And how bad are the ticks? I assume I'll need long trousers and permethrined socks, or lightweight gaiters.