Sheriffhall Park and Ride Parking, Dalkeith
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EH22 1FF
- Capacity
- ~790 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Park and ride
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Midlothian Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 14 | 36 | 54 | 61 | 61 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 14 | 32 | 51 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 47 | 47 | 43 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Sheriffhall Park and Ride
Sheriffhall Park and Ride provides park and ride parking on the edge of Dalkeith, helping to reduce congestion in the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 790 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by Midlothian Council.
When to Visit
As a park and ride, demand here is almost entirely weekday commuter traffic. Expect the car park to be busy from early morning until late afternoon Monday to Friday. Weekends and bank holidays are usually near-empty. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Monday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Sheriffhall Park and Ride is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 790 spaces, that is roughly 474 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 316 free. Quietest times: 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 Dalkeith
With only 2 car parks in Dalkeith, parking options are fairly constrained. Arriving early is advisable.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Sheriffhall Park and Ride have?
Sheriffhall Park and Ride in Dalkeith has approximately 790 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Sheriffhall Park and Ride busiest?
Sheriffhall Park and Ride tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.
When is Sheriffhall Park and Ride quietest?
The quietest period for Sheriffhall Park and Ride is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Sheriffhall Park and Ride?
Sheriffhall Park and Ride is a park and ride car park with surface parking, operated by Midlothian Council.