East Car Park Parking, Milngavie
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
East Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 64 of ~95 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at East Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 69 of ~95 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- G62 8EJ
- Capacity
- ~95 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Surface
- Gravel
- Nearest road
- Craigallian Road
Nearby landmarks: Mugdock Quarry (313m), Mugdock Loch (525m), Deil's Craig Dam (680m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 50 | 63 | 67 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 42 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About East Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Milngavie will find parking at East Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. With around 95 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. With 95 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
East Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 65% full. With about 95 spaces, that is roughly 62 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 33 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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. South Lodge Carpark is the nearest alternative at around 600m, a good backup if this car park is busy.
What’s near East Car Park
There is very little within walking distance — this is an out-of-town car park, so plan to drive on rather than arrive and browse. The closest landmark is Mugdock Quarry, about 313 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does East Car Park have?
East Car Park in Milngavie has approximately 95 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is East Car Park busiest?
East Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 67% full — roughly 64 of ~95 spaces in use.
When is East Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at East Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 27% full — roughly 69 of ~95 spaces free.
What kind of car park is East Car Park?
East Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking.