Shiprow Parking, Aberdeen — Best Time to Park

365 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Shiprow Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 332 of 365 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Shiprow Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 252 of 365 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: AB11 5BY
Capacity: 365 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Car Parks
Blue badge bays: 4
Height limit: 1.9m
Nearest road: Virginia Street
Other car parks within 500m: 8

Nearby landmarks: Wernham House (36m), Mercatgate (56m), Fierce Beer (64m)

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Shiprow 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 Shiprow Car Park

Shiprow Car Park sits in Aberdeen town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 365 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid. It is operated by National Car Parks.

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 substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Shiprow Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 365 spaces, that is roughly 328 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 37 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

Aberdeen has a good range of parking with 24 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Marischal College Car Park, around 300m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

What’s near Shiprow Car Park

Within a 500-metre walk there are 12 shops, 19 places to eat or drink and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Wernham House, about 36 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 224 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 115 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 Shiprow Car Park have?

Shiprow Car Park in Aberdeen has 365 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Shiprow Car Park?

Shiprow Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Shiprow Car Park busiest?

Shiprow Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 332 of 365 spaces in use.

When is Shiprow Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Shiprow Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 252 of 365 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Shiprow Car Park?

Shiprow Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

Marischal College Car Park 313m away Virginia Street Car Park 326m away Frederick Street Car Park 380m away Trinity Centre Car Park 398m away Harbour Car Park 422m away

More car parks in Aberdeen

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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