Pollen Count & Forecast for Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s allergy season begins with early spring Alder and Hazel pollen, prevalent along Water of Leith walkways and Blackford Hill; followed by significant Birch and Oak pollen peaks mid-April to May, originating from Princes Street Gardens, The Meadows, and Holyrood Park’s extensive woodland. Summer then sees widespread Grass pollen release from May to July, saturating Holyrood Park meadows, The Meadows, and Union Canal banks.

City topography, including sheltered historic closes and surrounding hills, can concentrate pollen within Edinburgh’s urban bowl; while high autumnal humidity and decaying vegetation across local parks, such as Inverleith Park and Blackford Hill, elevate mould spore counts, extending allergen exposure year-round.