The Hermitage Parking, Dunkeld
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
The Hermitage is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 38 of 60 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at The Hermitage is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 44 of 60 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PH8 0JR
- Capacity
- 60 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Trust for Scotland
- Surface
- Paved
- Nearest road
- Cathedral Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 2
Nearby landmarks: Invermill Farm Caravan Park (404m), Dunkeld House Hotel (494m), Dunkeld House Lodges (590m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 59 | 63 | 63 | 59 | 51 | 39 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 7 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 50 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 43 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About The Hermitage
The Hermitage provides parking for a leisure or tourist attraction in Dunkeld, seeing most of its visitors during evenings and weekends. With around 60 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by National Trust for Scotland.
When to Visit
Leisure car parks tend to be busiest during weekends and school holidays, with evenings also seeing demand for gyms, cinemas, and restaurants. Weekday daytimes are generally the quietest periods. With 60 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
The Hermitage is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 60 spaces, that is roughly 39 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 21 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 Dunkeld
Dunkeld has 6 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if The Hermitage is busy. If The Hermitage is full, The Hermitage is about 100m away and worth considering.
What’s near The Hermitage
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Invermill Farm Caravan Park, about 404 metres away. There are 2 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 81 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does The Hermitage have?
The Hermitage in Dunkeld has 60 parking spaces.
Is parking free at The Hermitage?
The Hermitage is a paid car park.
When is The Hermitage busiest?
The Hermitage is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 63% full — roughly 38 of 60 spaces in use.
When is The Hermitage quietest?
The best time to find a space at The Hermitage is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 44 of 60 spaces free.
What kind of car park is The Hermitage?
The Hermitage is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by National Trust for Scotland.