Southside Car Park Parking, Dingwall
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IV15 9WU
- Capacity
- ~482 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Highland Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 25 | 42 | 54 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 25 | 46 | 58 | 66 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 58 | 50 | 37 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 25 | 50 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 75 | 71 | 62 | 50 | 33 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Southside Car Park
Southside Car Park sits in Dingwall town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At approximately 482 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Highland Council.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Southside Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 482 spaces, that is roughly 386 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 96 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 Dingwall
Dingwall has 2 car parks in total, so Southside Car Park is an important option for the area. The nearest alternative is Wardens Lane Car Park, about 150m from here.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Southside Car Park have?
Southside Car Park in Dingwall has approximately 482 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Southside Car Park?
Parking at Southside Car Park is free of charge.
When is Southside Car Park busiest?
Southside Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Southside Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Southside Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Southside Car Park?
Southside Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Highland Council.