Edinburgh pollen forecast — The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers – Muirfield neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers – Muirfield, 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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Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season. That's on top of alder and birch, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Edinburgh's parks and quieter streets. The nearby parkland nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the the coast.

Today - 9 August

  • 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

    2/100

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

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

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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 no significant pollen expected.

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?
Ask anyone with allergies in Edinburgh and they'll tell you it's alder and birch that cause the trouble. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, then birch carries on from March until May. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
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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