Edinburgh pollen forecast — Craigmillar & Duddingston neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Craigmillar & Duddingston, Edinburgh is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Tree pollen in Craigmillar & Duddingston comes mostly from birch and rowan, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. The nearby local common land adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under easterly winds. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
17/100
High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.
Tomorrow - 10 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
20/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Edinburgh right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Edinburgh are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Edinburgh tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Edinburgh will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Edinburgh this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Edinburgh?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Edinburgh. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Edinburgh?
How often is the Edinburgh pollen forecast updated?
The Edinburgh pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Edinburgh come from nearby or far away?
Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.
Are pollen levels in Edinburgh based on measurements or forecasts?
Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.
Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Edinburgh, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.
This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.
Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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