Scolty Woodland Car Park Parking, Banchory
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- AB31 6PT
- Capacity
- ~238 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Forestry and Land Scotland
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Scolty Woodland Car Park
Located in Banchory, Scolty Woodland Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. With approximately 238 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Forestry and Land Scotland.
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. With 238 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
Scolty Woodland Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 238 spaces, that is roughly 131 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 107 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 Banchory
With 6 car parks in Banchory, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Scolty Woodland Car Park have?
Scolty Woodland Car Park in Banchory has approximately 238 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Scolty Woodland Car Park?
Scolty Woodland Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Scolty Woodland Car Park busiest?
Scolty Woodland Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Scolty Woodland Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Scolty Woodland Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Scolty Woodland Car Park?
Scolty Woodland Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Forestry and Land Scotland.