Visitor Car Park I Parking, Balerno
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EH14 2EX
- Capacity
- ~233 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
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 Visitor Car Park I
Visitor Car Park I offers general parking in Balerno for visitors and locals. At roughly 233 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. 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
Visitor Car Park I is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 50% full. With about 233 spaces, that is roughly 116 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 117 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. Car Park J is the nearest alternative at around 500m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Visitor Car Park I have?
Visitor Car Park I in Balerno has approximately 233 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Visitor Car Park I?
Parking at Visitor Car Park I is free of charge.
When is Visitor Car Park I busiest?
Visitor Car Park I tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Visitor Car Park I quietest?
The quietest period for Visitor Car Park I is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Visitor Car Park I?
Visitor Car Park I is a car park with surface parking.