Council Car Park Parking, Kirkwall
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
About Council Car Park
Council Car Park sits in Kirkwall town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With space for around 28 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This car park offers free parking.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With only 28 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Parking in Kirkwall
With 4 car parks in Kirkwall, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Council Car Park is full, Gunn’s Close Car Park is around 400m away and worth considering.