Council Car Park Parking, Kirkwall
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Council Car Park
As a town centre car park in Kirkwall, Council Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At roughly 28 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. 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. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Saturdays.
Parking in Kirkwall
With 4 car parks in Kirkwall, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Council Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Council Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Council Car Park?
Council Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.