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One of the great joys of piping in Scotland is the opportunity to compete and perform in some of the most beautiful places in the world. I almost never miss the Glenfinnan Highland Gathering, one of the highlights of the year, and arguably the most scenic location in the world for a highland games. Yes, the weather is often cold, windy, and rainy and sometimes you do get eaten alive by midges — but the history and the scenery make it all worthwhile for me.  Midges can be particularly memorable for first-time visitors to Scotland. I like to describe them as a cross between the household fruit fly and a mosquito with a killer instinct and a taste for human blood. (Read more about them here.)  Upon hearing that you plan to visit the Glenfinnan Games, some pipers will ask "Going to feed the midges, are you?"   The scenery is spectacular, with a small ...