Sheriffhall Park and Ride Parking, Dalkeith
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 20 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 65 | 50 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 20 | 45 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Sheriffhall Park and Ride
As a park and ride in Dalkeith, Sheriffhall Park and Ride offers an alternative to driving into the town centre — park here and catch a connecting bus. With around 790 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. 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.
Parking in Dalkeith
Dalkeith has 2 car parks in total, so Sheriffhall Park and Ride is an important option for the area.
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.