St Andrews pollen forecast — Kingsbarns Golf Links – Kingsbarns Course neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Kingsbarns Golf Links – Kingsbarns Course, St Andrews is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

Get the full experience in the Airmine app.

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.

Residents in Dundee dealing with hay fever usually point to rowan and alder as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The surrounding heathland nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the the coast. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Dundee 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):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • 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

Sports venues in St Andrews

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in St Andrews right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in St Andrews are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in St Andrews tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in St Andrews will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in St Andrews 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 St Andrews?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in St Andrews. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in St Andrews?
So here's the rundown for Dundee: rowan pollen shows up first, then alder takes over. Rowan pollen typically runs from May to June, before alder takes over, usually January to April. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the St Andrews pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews, 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.

Want to see pollen forecasts for other cities in United Kingdom?

Check pollen in other popular cities:

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kingsbarns Golf Links – Kingsbarns Course, St Andrews.

Get the full experience in the Airmine app.

Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.

Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.