Batchen Lane Parking, Elgin
Batchen Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full. The best time to find a space at Batchen Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- IV30 1BG
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Moray Council
- Nearest road
- Thunderton Place
- Other car parks within 500m
- 16
Nearby landmarks: TK Maxx (22m), Focus Martial Arts & Fitness (47m), The Deli Next Door (48m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 14 | 27 | 45 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 58 | 50 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 14 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 72 | 68 | 63 | 54 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 27 | 54 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 81 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Batchen Lane
Positioned within walking distance of Elgin’s main streets, Batchen Lane caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Moray 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.
Busyness in detail
Batchen Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. 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 Elgin
With 4 car parks in Elgin, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Hall Place is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Batchen Lane
Within a 500-metre walk there are 23 shops, 11 places to eat or drink and 10 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is TK Maxx (department store), about 22 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 136 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 16 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 52 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
Is parking free at Batchen Lane?
Batchen Lane is a paid car park.
When is Batchen Lane busiest?
Batchen Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full.
When is Batchen Lane quietest?
The best time to find a space at Batchen Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full.
What kind of car park is Batchen Lane?
Batchen Lane is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Moray Council.