Douglas Street Car Park Parking, Milngavie
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Douglas Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Douglas Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- G62 7SW
- Capacity
- ~40 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- East Dunbartonshire Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 29 | 48 | 62 | 72 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 62 | 53 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 29 | 53 | 67 | 77 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 67 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 29 | 58 | 77 | 86 | 91 | 86 | 82 | 72 | 58 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 34 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 29 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Douglas Street Car Park
Douglas Street Car Park sits in Milngavie town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It provides roughly 40 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. East Dunbartonshire Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Douglas Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 40 spaces, that is roughly 36 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 Milngavie
With 9 car parks in Milngavie, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Douglas Street Car Park full, Woodburn Way Car Park (about 200m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Douglas Street Car Park have?
Douglas Street Car Park in Milngavie has approximately 40 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Douglas Street Car Park?
Douglas Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Douglas Street Car Park busiest?
Douglas Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use.
When is Douglas Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Douglas Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Douglas Street Car Park?
Douglas Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by East Dunbartonshire Council.