Air quality
Air quality alerts
Stay informed about the air quality in your area by signing up for free air quality alerts through the Scottish Air Quality website.
This service is particularly useful if you have a health condition that can be affected by air pollution, such as asthma, bronchitis or emphysema. It may also help if you notice that your breathing becomes worse when pollution levels increase.
Air quality alerts provide early warning of pollution episodes, helping you make informed decisions and take steps to reduce your exposure when needed.
Who can benefit?
Air quality alerts may be helpful for:
- people with asthma or other respiratory conditions
- people with heart or lung conditions
- older adults
- anyone who is sensitive to air pollution
Sign up for alerts
You can find out more about the service and sign up for air quality alerts on the Scottish Air Quality website.
- How we monitor air quality
- Air quality management areas
- Air quality alerts
- Air quality - how you can help
- Report air pollution problems
- Smoke control areas
- Traffic pollution and engine idling
- Air Quality Strategy
- Fleet recognition scheme – ECO Stars
- Woodburning stoves and open fires
- Revocation of the Whirlies Roundabout, East Kilbride Air Quality Management Area
- Revocation of the Rutherglen Air Quality Management Area
- Revocation of Lanark Air Quality Management Area