Latest Air Pollution Levels
Summary from 99 monitoring sites.
Last updated at 08:00 on Sunday 13th July 2025
Latest Air Quality Forecast
Today:
Elevated levels of air pollution is possible for central, southern and North east Scotland as still calm weather conditions and air from the south affects the country creating poor pollution dispersion conditions. The pollutant of concern is ozone.
Tomorrow:
Low air pollution is forecast across Scotland, possibility of elevated Ozone levels in the Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and Eilean Siar.
Outlook:
Low air pollution for all areas on Monday as clean air from the west brings good dispersion conditions
Last updated: 12:01 AM on Sun 13th July 2025
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