Burns Street Car Park Parking, Dumfries
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DG1 2QS
- Capacity
- ~28 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
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 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Burns Street Car Park
Burns Street Car Park is a car park in Dumfries town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At roughly 28 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference.
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 small size means it can fill up quickly, so consider arriving early or checking nearby alternatives.
Busyness in detail
Burns Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 28 spaces, that is roughly 27 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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 Dumfries
With 27 car parks in Dumfries, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. St Michaels Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Burns Street Car Park have?
Burns Street Car Park in Dumfries has approximately 28 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Burns Street Car Park busiest?
Burns Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Burns Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Burns Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Burns Street Car Park?
Burns Street Car Park is a town centre car park.