St Nicholas Burn Parking, St Andrews
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
St Nicholas Burn is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 17 of ~30 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at St Nicholas Burn is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 24 of ~30 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- KY16 8LA
- Capacity
- ~30 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Fife Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 38 | 43 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 9 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 47 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 34 | 47 | 56 | 56 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 34 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About St Nicholas Burn
St Nicholas Burn provides parking in St Andrews, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. It provides roughly 30 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Fife Council.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With 30 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
St Nicholas Burn is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 30 spaces, that is roughly 16 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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 St Andrews
St Andrews has 4 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if St Nicholas Burn is busy.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does St Nicholas Burn have?
St Nicholas Burn in St Andrews has approximately 30 parking spaces.
Is parking free at St Nicholas Burn?
St Nicholas Burn is a paid car park.
When is St Nicholas Burn busiest?
St Nicholas Burn is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 56% full — roughly 17 of ~30 spaces in use.
When is St Nicholas Burn quietest?
The best time to find a space at St Nicholas Burn is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 20% full — roughly 24 of ~30 spaces free.
What kind of car park is St Nicholas Burn?
St Nicholas Burn is a car park with surface parking, operated by Fife Council.