Southside Car Park Parking, Dingwall
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 | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Southside Car Park
Located in the heart of Dingwall, Southside Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. 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. The car park is managed by Highland Council.
When to Visit
Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Parking in Dingwall
Southside Car Park is one of just 2 car parks in Dingwall, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find Southside Car Park full, Wardens Lane Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option.
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.