Cathkin Braes Parking, Clarkston
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Cathkin Braes is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 15 of 24 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Cathkin Braes is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 18 of 24 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- G76 9EY
- Capacity
- 24 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Blue badge bays
- 4
- Nearest road
- Cathkin Road
Nearby landmarks: Cathkin Braes Golf Club (367m), Cathkin Braes Ringwork Feature (396m), Big Wood (659m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Cathkin Braes
Cathkin Braes provides parking for a leisure or tourist attraction in Clarkston, seeing most of its visitors during evenings and weekends. With space for around 24 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free parking.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Busyness in detail
Cathkin Braes is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 24 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 8 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 Clarkston
Clarkston has 4 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Cathkin Braes is busy.
What’s near Cathkin Braes
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 leisure or green space. The closest landmark is Cathkin Braes Golf Club, about 367 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 Cathkin Braes have?
Cathkin Braes in Clarkston has 24 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Cathkin Braes?
Parking at Cathkin Braes is free of charge.
When is Cathkin Braes busiest?
Cathkin Braes is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 15 of 24 spaces in use.
When is Cathkin Braes quietest?
The best time to find a space at Cathkin Braes is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 18 of 24 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Cathkin Braes?
Cathkin Braes is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.