Car Park A Parking, Balerno
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Car Park A is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 106 of 208 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Car Park A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 171 of 208 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH14 4BA
- Capacity
- 208 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- The Avenue
- Other car parks within 500m
- 4
Nearby landmarks: The Lyell Centre (62m), Enterprise Building (85m), Courtyard (92m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27 | 39 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 43 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 39 | 31 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Car Park A
Car Park A provides parking in Balerno, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. At roughly 208 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
When to Visit
Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Car Park A is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 208 spaces, that is roughly 104 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 104 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 Balerno
There are 6 car parks across Balerno, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Car Park A full, Car Park B (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Car Park A
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 place to eat or drink and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Lyell Centre, about 62 metres away. There are 4 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 129 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 Car Park A have?
Car Park A in Balerno has 208 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Car Park A?
Parking at Car Park A is free of charge.
When is Car Park A busiest?
Car Park A is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 51% full — roughly 106 of 208 spaces in use.
When is Car Park A quietest?
The best time to find a space at Car Park A is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 18% full — roughly 171 of 208 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Car Park A?
Car Park A is a car park with surface parking.