Marischal College Parking, Aberdeen

102 total spaces (est.)

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Marischal College Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 93 of ~102 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Marischal College Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 70 of ~102 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: AB24 5AT
Capacity: ~102 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Aberdeen City Council
Nearest road: Queen Street
Other car parks within 500m: 6

Opening hours: Th 18:00-20:30; Sa 08:00-18:00; Su 13:00-17:00

Nearby landmarks: Queen Street (54m), Trinity Church Aberdeen (58m), Spin (59m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Marischal College Car Park, Aberdeen.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Marischal College Car Park

Located in the heart of Aberdeen, Marischal College Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With approximately 102 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. This is a paid car park. Aberdeen City Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Busyness in detail

Marischal College Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 102 spaces, that is roughly 92 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 10 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Aberdeen

There are 24 car parks across Aberdeen, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Gallowgate Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Marischal College Car Park

Within a 500-metre walk there are 10 shops, 20 places to eat or drink and 9 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Queen Street, about 54 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 260 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 185 metres away.

Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Marischal College Car Park have?

Marischal College Car Park in Aberdeen has approximately 102 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Marischal College Car Park?

Marischal College Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Marischal College Car Park busiest?

Marischal College Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 93 of ~102 spaces in use.

When is Marischal College Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Marischal College Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 70 of ~102 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Marischal College Car Park?

Marischal College Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Aberdeen City Council.

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0