Hermiston park and ride (Riccarton Mains Road, Currie, Midlothian, EH14 4AT) offers free 24 hour parking 7 days a week and is around 30 minutes journey into the centre of Edinburgh by bus.
Is parking free at night in Edinburgh?
Parking in Central Zones (generally the City Centre and West End) is free between 18.30 – 6.30 Monday to Saturday. Parking in Peripheral and Extended Zones (such as Bruntsfield, Marchmont, and the New Town) is free between 17:30 – 8:30 Monday to Friday and all day on Saturdays.
Where can I park overnight in Edinburgh?
Locations
- Blackfriars Street – EH1 1TH (provided by Raddison Blu)
- Castle Terrace – EH1 2EN (provided by NCP)
- Fountain Park – EH11 1AF (provided by Land Securities)
- Omni Centre – EH1 3AN (provided by Q-Park)
- Quartermile – EH3 9AU (provided by Q-Park)
- Holyrood Road – EH8 9UL (provided by NCP)
Where can you park in Edinburgh for free?
Park and Ride
To discourage people from taking their cars into the city centre, there are 7 Park & Ride facilities in and around Edinburgh: Ingliston, Hermiston, Straiton, Sheriffhall, Wallyford, Newcraighall and Ferrytoll. Parking at these sites is free except for Newcraighall where it costs 50 pence per day.
Can you leave your car overnight at a park and ride Edinburgh?
Hermiston Park and Ride is a 24 hour operation where overnight parking is permitted for up to 3 nightts No details need to be given and permission is not required for this.
Can you sleep in your car overnight in Scotland?
Is it legal to sleep in your car in the UK? The same rules apply for sleeping in your car, as for wild camping. It is legal in Scotland and some parts of Dartmoor. However, if you are respectful and use common sense, then it is generally tolerated at other places as well.
Can you park overnight in a layby in Scotland?
“The use of laybys for overnight parking, although not illegal, restricts access for more safety related use. It is hoped that by introducing legal use of designated Council car parks for overnight stays that it could relieve some issues on the public road network.
Can you park at the Gyle overnight?
Gyle Shopping Centre has 2,500 car parking spaces, and parking is free for up to 4 hours.
Can you wild camp in Edinburgh?
Scotland is unique in the UK in that wild camping is legal on unenclosed land where access rights apply. This right is enshrined in the Land Reform Act, but it requires some interpretation. Here in East Lothian we have Land Management Rules that define what is permitted on our ecologically sensitive countryside sites.
Can you park in St James Quarter overnight?
St James Quarter car park has 1,600 spaces available over 3 levels. We’re just a few minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Playhouse and Princes Street, with overnight and all-day parking available.
Can you park anywhere overnight in Scotland?
You have no right to access land, overnight stops, or wild camping unless that landowner has authorised it. Wild camping in Scotland comes under specific Scottish law, and we examine that further down the page.
What time is parking free in Edinburgh?
There are no charges payable on parking holidays.
Public parking in Edinburgh by zones.
| Area | Zone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main Roads | Main Traffic Routes | Monday to Friday 9.15am to 4.30pm Saturday 8am to 6.30pm |
Can I park on Queen street Edinburgh?
Street/Metered Parking
The areas outside the Central Controlled Parking Zone are called the Peripheral Parking Zone and the Outer Zone and their operating hours are from 08.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday. Please note on some streets there are also restrictions between 08.00 and 13.30 on Saturdays.
Can you leave your car overnight at Ingliston?
While the site is open seven days per week, no overnight parking is permitted. If you’re using sat nav, enter 2 Eastfield Road, Newbridge, EH28 8LS.
What happens if you park overnight at Ingliston Park and Ride?
If you are staying overnight, then you cannot park at the Ingliston P+R as it closes overnight for a short period (to stop airport users parking there for free!). If you are staying overnight, then Hermiston P+R (and the others around the city can be used overnight).
Can you sleep overnight in a car park?
Be careful with car parks too. Some may lock their gates overnight or have a 24-hour charging system in place – which could make for an expensive night’s stay. Some car parks also implement local bylaws that prevent overnight stays, especially in town centres or coastal locations.
Can you sleep in your car in a layby?
If you are the driver in charge of the vehicle it is illegal to sleep in it ‘on the public highway’ this includes laybys! Even if you take keys out of ignition, sit/lie in a place that is obviously not the driving seat, it is still not legal.
Can you sleep in a layby?
For example, if a landowner has granted you the authority to park in their layby, then it is legal for you to sleep overnight in your campervan. It is when you haven’t received permission from a landowner that the laws around sleeping in your campervan can get confusing.
Where can I legally sleep in my car UK?
Near a public highway: As long as your vehicle is not causing an obstruction, there is no law against sleeping in your car overnight. On private land: in general, you should seek permission from the landowner.
Where can I sleep in my car in Scotland?
Free places to park overnight in Scotland
- There is one thing that unites campervan enthusiasts around the world and that is… A yearning for freedom! That’s the reason that many of us purchase a camper in the first place.
- Neist Point, Isle of Skye.
- Vatersay, Outer Hebrides.
- Parking Loch Garten Osprey Center.
Can I live in a van in Scotland?
But typically speaking, if you want to experience vanlife in Scotland on a budget, you will probably be looking at around £150-£200 per week. So, if you are living/travelling full time in your van then it’s a pretty cheap way to live… especially if these costs are divided by two of you.