Red Squirrel Parking, Peebles — Best Time to Park

Q: "Is parking free at Red Squirrel Car Park?"

"Red Squirrel Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Red Squirrel Car Park busiest?"

"Red Squirrel Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full."

Q: "When is Red Squirrel Car Park quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Red Squirrel Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full."

Q: "What kind of car park is Red Squirrel Car Park?"

"Red Squirrel Car Park is a car park with surface parking."

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Red Squirrel Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full. The best time to find a space at Red Squirrel Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full.

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Key facts

Postcode: EH45 8NB
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Red Squirrel Car Park, Peebles.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Red Squirrel Car Park

Located in Peebles, Red Squirrel Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility.

Busyness in detail

Red Squirrel Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. 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 Peebles

With 9 car parks in Peebles, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. Should you find Red Squirrel Car Park full, Osprey Car Park (around 600m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking free at Red Squirrel Car Park?

Red Squirrel Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Red Squirrel Car Park busiest?

Red Squirrel Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full.

When is Red Squirrel Car Park quietest?

The best time to find a space at Red Squirrel Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full.

What kind of car park is Red Squirrel Car Park?

Red Squirrel Car Park is a car park with surface parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Osprey Car Park 599m away 7 Stanes Car Park 688m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Tue	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Wed	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Thu	4	8	17	29	38	42	46	42	38	33	29	21	13	4
Fri	4	8	17	29	42	46	50	46	42	38	33	25	13	4
Sat	4	8	17	33	46	54	54	50	46	42	33	21	8	4
Sun	0	4	8	17	25	33	33	29	25	21	13	8	4	0