Screening air quality
We screen, assess and manage local air quality to meet national standards. If needed, we make a detailed assessment for any pollutant that might go above prescribed levels. We may declare an air quality management area (AQMA) for an area in which we plan to reduce the level of pollutants.
Download air quality management reports (PDFs)
Download our air quality action plan (PDF - 3 MB)
Download AQMA maps (PDFs)
Download AQMA Amendments and Revocations (PDFs)
View more data on the Air Quality in Scotland website.
Particulate Matter (PM10) Update
With partners we have prepared a Draft Air Quality Action Plan that aims to reduce Particulate Matter (PM10) pollution in the Salamander Street Air Quality Management Area.
The action plan focuses on four main themes:
- Industrial
- Roads and Transport
- Development Management
- Information to the Public
From 9 June to 7 September 2025, we are seeking views on this draft plan.
Download the Draft Salamander Street Air Quality Action Plan (PDF)
Written responses can be sent to:
City of Edinburgh Council, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
Or emailed to spatial.policy@edinburgh.gov.uk
If you want to discuss the issues or require a different format or translation of the plan, please email or call 0131 200 2000.
Nitrogen dioxide
We measure nitrogen dioxide (NO2) across the city each month using passive diffusion tubes. We publish this data in raw form. We use this to determine yearly NO2 concentrations.
Raw data should not be compared directly with air quality standards or used to infer anything about monthly levels at each site.
Download nitrogen dioxide data and guidance (PDFs)
View a map of the monitoring network
Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 (CAFS2)
In July 2021 The Scottish Government published a new national air quality strategy ‘Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 – Towards a Better Place for Everyone’. It proposes actions to reduce air pollution and improve air quality for Scotland’s population and the environment.
Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 - Towards a Better Place for Everyone
Low emisson zone
Find out about our low emission zone