Scotland air pollution forecast
Latest forecast summary
Low air pollution for all though continued elevated ozone in northern areasThis information was last updated: 3pm on 3rd May 2025
Today
Low air pollution is forecast across most of Scotland, possibility of elevated Ozone levels in the Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and Eilean Siar.Tomorrow
Low air pollution is forecast across most of Scotland, possibility of elevated Ozone levels in the Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and Eilean Siar.Outlook
Low air pollution for all though continued elevated ozone in northern areas5-day air pollution forecast map
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Today (3rd May 2025)
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Index (1-10)
1 2 3 Low
4 5 6 Moderate
7 8 9 High
10 Very high
Air pollution maps are based on UK data provided by the Met Office, for further details please see the Defra UK-AIR website. Detailed analysis, interpretation and commentary Specific for Scotland forecast is provided by the Ricardo Energy and Environment Air Quality Forecasting team (aqforecasters@ricardo-aea.com).
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