Parking Near Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, City of Edinburgh
Where Can I Park for Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art?
Visitor parking is available at Modern One and Modern Two, with a £5 donation for up to 4 hours or £9 for 4 to 8 hours. Parking is limited to 8 hours, and accessible spaces must be booked for a morning slot from 10am to 1pm or an afternoon slot from 2pm to 5pm.
- Address
- 75 Belford Road
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking in Edinburgh - Lot Available!, 0.2 mi (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Haymarket railway station, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
Parking Near City of Edinburgh
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on Belford Road
Visitor parking is available at both Modern One and Modern Two, making the gallery grounds the most direct option for a visit to the site (nationalgalleries.org). A donation of £5 covers up to 4 hours, while £9 covers 4 to 8 hours (nationalgalleries.org). Visitors should not park for more than 8 hours (nationalgalleries.org).
Accessible parking is limited, with bookable time slots in the morning from 10am to 1pm and in the afternoon from 2pm to 5pm (nationalgalleries.org). The on-site arrangement suits a gallery visit within the published stay limits, while longer parking needs are better handled away from the grounds.
Busy Times and Street Parking Around the Gallery
Parking pressure is most noticeable when several visitors arrive for the galleries at once, because the visitor facilities at Modern One and Modern Two are limited in scale. A short visit can fit within the gallery’s 4-hour donation band, while a longer stay falls into the 4 to 8-hour band (nationalgalleries.org).
Accessible spaces require a time slot, with morning availability from 10am to 1pm and afternoon availability from 2pm to 5pm (nationalgalleries.org). The site’s visitor parking rules also set an 8-hour maximum, so leaving a vehicle beyond a gallery visit is not suitable for this location (nationalgalleries.org).
Other Car Parks for a Visit to the SNGMA
The gallery’s visitor parking is on site at Modern One and Modern Two, so drivers seeking an alternative can use a nearby named Parksy space instead. The available options include parking at the Britannia Hotel Edinburgh and spaces on Osborne Terrace, providing alternatives around the Belford Road and Haymarket side of the city.
Drivers choosing the hotel option can book a space at the Britannia Hotel Edinburgh for £5 an hour, 0.2 mi from the site. A space on Osborne Terrace in Edinburgh EH12 is 0.3 mi away and costs £18.75 an hour. These options are useful when the gallery grounds are busy or when a driver wants a separately booked space.
Parksy Spaces Close to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
The closest listed Parksy choices include a 24/7 lot 0.2 mi away at £7.50 a day and the Britannia Hotel Edinburgh space 0.2 mi away at £5 an hour. A driveway space near Melvin House Hotel is 0.4 mi away and costs £3 an hour, while parking near Greens Hotel in Edinburgh EH3 is 0.4 mi away at £5.80 a day.
Two further options are 0.4 mi away: a space on Rothesay Terrace in Edinburgh EH3 costs £6.50 a day, and the space on Osborne Terrace in Edinburgh EH12 costs £18.75 an hour at 0.3 mi. The daily-priced spaces suit a longer gallery visit, while hourly parking allows a shorter stay to be booked around the visit.
Walking From Haymarket Railway Station to the Gallery
Haymarket railway station is the nearest station to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, at 0.5 mi from the museum and a 10-minute walk. The station gives visitors a practical alternative to driving into the City of Edinburgh centre, which is 1.5 mi from the site.
From Haymarket, the walk is short enough to combine rail travel with a visit to the galleries, while the nearby Parksy spaces at 0.2 mi and 0.3 mi offer parking closer to the museum. The station’s 10-minute walking time makes it the clearest rail option for visitors arriving without a car.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art?
Visitor parking is available at Modern One and Modern Two, with a £5 donation for up to 4 hours or £9 for 4 to 8 hours. Parking is limited to 8 hours, and accessible spaces must be booked for a morning slot from 10am to 1pm or an afternoon slot from 2pm to 5pm.
How Much Does Visitor Parking at the Gallery Cost?
A donation of £5 covers parking for up to 4 hours, while £9 covers stays from 4 to 8 hours. Visitors should not park for more than 8 hours. These arrangements apply to visitor parking at Modern One and Modern Two, making them suitable for a visit within the published stay limits.
Is Accessible Parking Available at the Gallery?
Accessible parking is limited and requires a bookable time slot. Morning slots are available from 10am to 1pm, while afternoon slots run from 2pm to 5pm. Visitors should plan around one of these published periods when arranging accessible parking at the gallery.
What Alternatives Are There When the Gallery Car Park Is Busy?
Nearby alternatives include parking at the Britannia Hotel Edinburgh, 0.2 mi from the gallery, for £5 an hour, and a space on Osborne Terrace in Edinburgh EH12, 0.3 mi away, for £18.75 an hour. These separately booked spaces can help when the gallery grounds are busy.
Which Nearby Parksy Spaces Are Suitable for a Longer Visit?
Daily-priced options include a 24/7 lot 0.2 mi away at £7.50 a day, parking near Greens Hotel in Edinburgh EH3 at £5.80 a day, and a space on Rothesay Terrace in Edinburgh EH3 at £6.50 a day. These daily options suit a longer visit.
Can I Travel by Train and Walk to the Gallery?
Haymarket railway station is 0.5 mi from the museum and a 10-minute walk away. It is the nearest station and offers a practical alternative to driving into the City of Edinburgh centre, which is 1.5 mi from the site. Nearby parking is also available at 0.2 mi and 0.3 mi.
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