It follows the launch of the Scottish Government’s Clean Air Day campaign, taking place on Thursday 19 June 2025.
Air pollution is a serious public health issue linked to a wide range of health problems—from complications during pregnancy and childhood development to heart and lung disease, strokes, and diabetes in adulthood.
While everyone is affected by air pollution, some groups—particularly children, older adults, and people with existing health conditions—are especially vulnerable. Children are at greater risk due to their smaller, developing lungs and their proximity to vehicle emissions at street level.
That’s why the Council is working to raise awareness and encourage behaviour changes that benefit public health and the environment, not just today but 365 days a year through a wide range of projects.
Opinions sought on active travel and sustainable transport
These include the newly-opened Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling infrastructure which has created two new walking, wheeling and cycling corridors of more than 6.5 km that connect communities, businesses, schools and higher education institutes across the city.
A survey is underway on the new routes that will help shape active travel in the area and support the shift to sustainable modes of transport. Additionally, a survey on Stirling Council’s Sustainable Mobility Strategy is underway. This sets out how Stirling will transition to a transport system that is environmentally friendly, economically efficient and safe
'We all have a part to play'
Cllr Jen Preston, Convener of Stirling Council’s Environment, Transport and Net Zero Committee said: “Clean Air Day is a timely reminder that the choices we make each day – how we travel, where we walk, whether we switch off our engine – can have a real and lasting impact on the health of our families, neighbours and future generations. We all have a part to play in improving the quality of the air we breathe.”
To support Clean Air Day, we’re encouraging residents to take three simple actions:
- Get active: Walk, wheel or cycle when possible, using quieter streets away from busy traffic.
- All aboard: Opt for public transport for short local journeys.
- Switch off when you stop: Turn off your engine when parked or waiting.
Together, we can make Stirling a cleaner, greener and healthier place to live, work and visit.
To learn more about air pollution and how you can take action, visit the Clean Air Hub.