Council Car Park Parking, Kirkwall
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Council Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 24 of ~28 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Council Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 21 of ~28 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- KW15 1JF
- Capacity
- ~28 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Free
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 Council Car Park
Located in the heart of Kirkwall, Council Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. It has an estimated 28 parking spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint) — not a lot, so timing your visit well is important. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking is free of charge.
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.
Busyness in detail
Council Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 85% full. With about 28 spaces, that is roughly 24 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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 Kirkwall
There are 4 car parks across Kirkwall, so you have options if your first choice is full. Should you find Council Car Park full, Gunn’s Close Car Park (around 400m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Council Car Park have?
Council Car Park in Kirkwall has approximately 28 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Council Car Park?
Parking at Council Car Park is free of charge.
When is Council Car Park busiest?
Council Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 86% full — roughly 24 of ~28 spaces in use.
When is Council Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Council Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 25% full — roughly 21 of ~28 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Council Car Park?
Council Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.