Fort Road Car Park Parking, Lerwick
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- ZE1 0LX
- Capacity
- ~50 spaces
- 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 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 12 | 24 | 39 | 51 | 59 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 51 | 43 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 12 | 24 | 43 | 55 | 63 | 67 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 47 | 35 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 24 | 47 | 63 | 71 | 75 | 71 | 67 | 59 | 47 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Sun | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Fort Road Car Park
As a town centre car park in Lerwick, Fort Road Car Park is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. With around 50 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is no charge for parking here.
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 50 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Fort Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 50 spaces, that is roughly 38 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 12 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 Lerwick
Fort Road Car Park is one of just 1 car parks in Lerwick, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Fort Road Car Park have?
Fort Road Car Park in Lerwick has approximately 50 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Fort Road Car Park?
Parking at Fort Road Car Park is free of charge.
When is Fort Road Car Park busiest?
Fort Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Fort Road Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Fort Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Fort Road Car Park?
Fort Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.