St. Giles Parking, Elgin
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IV30 1PY
- Capacity
- ~250 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- St Giles Shopping Centre
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 St. Giles
Located in the heart of Elgin, St. Giles provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. There are around 250 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. St Giles Shopping Centre operates this car park.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. With 250 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.
Busyness in detail
St. Giles is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 250 spaces, that is roughly 212 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 38 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 Elgin
Elgin has 4 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if St. Giles is busy. Should you find St. Giles full, Batchen Lane (about 250m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does St. Giles have?
St. Giles in Elgin has approximately 250 parking spaces.
Is parking free at St. Giles?
St. Giles is a paid car park.
When is St. Giles busiest?
St. Giles tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is St. Giles quietest?
The quietest period for St. Giles is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is St. Giles?
St. Giles is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by St Giles Shopping Centre.