Golspie pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Golspie is medium; cypress is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, cypress declining. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Golspie's parks and green spaces feature alder and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The wider Highland countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when cooler northerly winds carry it toward the built-up area. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Golspie a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

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):

    Low

    24/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Golspie right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Golspie are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Golspie tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Golspie will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Golspie 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 Golspie?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Golspie. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Golspie?
So here's the rundown for Golspie: alder pollen shows up first, then birch takes over. You'll usually see alder pollen from around January through April, with birch picking up between March and May. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Golspie pollen forecast updated?

The Golspie pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Golspie 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 Golspie 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 Golspie, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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