North Kessock Waterfront Car Park Parking, Inverness
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IV1 3XW
- Capacity
- ~76 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
- Operator
- Highland Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About North Kessock Waterfront Car Park
North Kessock Waterfront Car Park is a surface car park in Inverness, available for general parking. With around 76 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge. It is operated by Highland Council.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 76 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
North Kessock Waterfront Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 76 spaces, that is roughly 42 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 34 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 Inverness
Inverness has a good range of parking with 18 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does North Kessock Waterfront Car Park have?
North Kessock Waterfront Car Park in Inverness has approximately 76 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at North Kessock Waterfront Car Park?
Parking at North Kessock Waterfront Car Park is free of charge.
When is North Kessock Waterfront Car Park busiest?
North Kessock Waterfront Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is North Kessock Waterfront Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for North Kessock Waterfront Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is North Kessock Waterfront Car Park?
North Kessock Waterfront Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Highland Council.