--- description: "Park near Scottish National Gallery: Blue Badge spaces are free to eligible visitors, while Modern One and Modern Two cost £5 for up to 4 hours." title: Parking Near Scottish National Gallery, City of Edinburgh | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-scottish-national-gallery-city-of-edinburgh-aa43ce.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Scottish National Gallery, City of Edinburgh Landmark Parking · City of Edinburgh, Scotland · Scottish National Gallery Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) The Mound, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh, EH2 2EL [Airport Parking (EDI)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/gb/sct/edi) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/city-of-edinburgh) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/sct/city-of-edinburgh) Where Can I Park for Scottish National Gallery? Blue Badge holders can book one of two on-site spaces in advance, with parking free for eligible visitors. General visitors can use Modern One or Modern Two, where the donation is £5 for up to 4 hours or £9 for 4–8 hours. Parksy also lists spaces 167 yd away, including options at £15 a day and £12.50 a day. Listen to article 5:35 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
The Mound, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh, EH2 2EL
Closest listed space
Convenient Parking on North Bank Street, Edinburgh EH1, 167 yd (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Edinburgh Princes Street railway station, 0.5 mi (10 min walk)
## Parking Near City of Edinburgh [Convenient Parking on North Bank Street, Edinburgh £15.00/day 167 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-parking-on-north-bank-street-edinburgh-109485) [Convenient Parking at Mount Royal Ramada, Edinburgh £12.50/day 167 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-parking-at-mount-royal-ramada-edinburgh-109242) [Convenient Parking on North Bank Street, Edinburgh EH1 £31.25/day 167 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-parking-on-north-bank-street-edinburgh--111620) [Convenient Covered Parking in Edinburgh EH2 £4.50/hr 298 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-covered-parking-in-edinburgh-eh2-113154) [Convenient 24/7 Parking in Edinburgh's Hermits Croft £4.00/hr 331 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-247-parking-in-edinburghs-hermits-croft-109610) [Convenient 24/7 Parking at Hermits Croft - Edinburgh £4.00/hr 331 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-247-parking-at-hermits-croft-edinburgh-109380) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Scottish National Gallery visitors can pre-book a private parking space nearby for a short walk and less circling around central Edinburgh.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-scottish-national-gallery-city-of-edinburgh-aa43ce.webp) Scottish National Gallery visitors can pre-book a private parking space nearby for a short walk and less circling around central Edinburgh. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Scottish National Gallery on the Mound The site has limited accessible parking on site for Blue Badge holders, with two spaces available to book in advance (nationalgalleries.org). Parking is free for eligible visitors, and the gallery also has a drop-off point just off The Mound (nationalgalleries.org). For general visitors, the National Galleries of Scotland provides parking at Modern One and Modern Two rather than beside the main building. The donation is £5 for up to 4 hours or £9 for 4–8 hours, and visitors should not park for more than 8 hours (nationalgalleries.org). The car parks open from 9.45am, while overnight parking is not permitted (nationalgalleries.org). ## Street Parking and Busy Times Around the Mound The Mound sits in central Edinburgh, where parking pressure is highest when visitors combine a gallery trip with shopping, sightseeing and city-centre events. The central location makes an early arrival useful for drivers who need an accessible space or a short walk. There is on-street parking close to the gallery, including provision for some accessible users (nationalgalleries.org). The site’s accessible spaces are released in morning, afternoon and after-hours booking periods, with morning availability from 10am–1pm and afternoon availability from 2–5pm (nationalgalleries.org). A drop-off point just off The Mound helps passengers leave the vehicle close to the entrance before the driver parks elsewhere (nationalgalleries.org). Show map of City of Edinburgh ## Parksy Parking Within a Few Minutes of SNG Parksy lists three spaces 167 yd away: a driveway on North Bank Street at £15 a day, a space at Mount Royal Ramada at £12.50 a day, and another North Bank Street space at £31.25 a day. These suit drivers who want a bookable space close to the gallery rather than relying on street availability. A covered Edinburgh EH2 space is 298 yd away and costs £4.50 an hour. Two 24/7 spaces at Hermits Croft are 331 yd away, each priced at £4 an hour. The pair provides the same distance and hourly rate, while the covered option gives drivers an alternative closer to the site. ## Other Named Car Parks Near Edinburgh’s Old Town [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) Quartermile is recommended for the National Museum of Scotland and is described as a short walk from that museum (q-park.co.uk). Its position in the Quartermile area gives drivers a named alternative when parking for several central Edinburgh attractions. The National Galleries of Scotland also identifies Modern One and Modern Two as visitor car parks, with a £5 donation for up to 4 hours and £9 for 4–8 hours (nationalgalleries.org). Those car parks are the organisation’s stated visitor-parking option away from the main building, and overnight parking is not permitted (nationalgalleries.org). ## Walking From Edinburgh Princes Street Station and Other Rail Stops Edinburgh Princes Street railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi from Scottish National Gallery, or a 10-minute walk. The route brings visitors into the centre before the final approach to The Mound, making rail practical when nearby parking is busy. St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is around an 18-minute walk away, while Haymarket railway station is around a 19-minute walk away. Both provide alternatives for visitors arriving by train, with the remaining journey completed on foot through central Edinburgh. 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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? Blue Badge holders can book one of two on-site spaces in advance, with parking free for eligible visitors. General visitors can use Modern One or Modern Two, where the donation is £5 for up to 4 hours or £9 for 4–8 hours. Parksy also lists spaces 167 yd away, including options at £15 a day and £12.50 a day. ### Is There Accessible Parking at Scottish National Gallery? There are two accessible spaces on site for Blue Badge holders, and they must be booked in advance. Parking is free for eligible visitors. A drop-off point just off The Mound lets passengers leave the vehicle close to the entrance before the driver parks elsewhere. Accessible spaces are released in morning, afternoon and after-hours booking periods. ### How Much Does Parking at Modern One and Modern Two Cost? The National Galleries of Scotland provides visitor parking at Modern One and Modern Two rather than beside the main building. The donation is £5 for up to 4 hours or £9 for 4–8 hours. The car parks open from 9.45am, visitors should not park for more than 8 hours, and overnight parking is not permitted. ### What Nearby Parksy Parking Is Available? Parksy lists three spaces 167 yd away: a North Bank Street driveway at £15 a day, a Mount Royal Ramada space at £12.50 a day, and another North Bank Street space at £31.25 a day. A covered space 298 yd away costs £4.50 an hour, while two 24/7 Hermits Croft spaces are 331 yd away at £4 an hour. ### Is There Street Parking Near the Mound? There is on-street parking close to the gallery, including provision for some accessible users. Parking pressure is highest when visitors combine a gallery trip with shopping, sightseeing and city-centre events, so early arrival is useful for drivers who need an accessible space or a short walk. A drop-off point just off The Mound is also available. ### Which Railway Stations Are Closest for Walking to the Gallery? Edinburgh Princes Street railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.5 mi away, or a 10-minute walk. St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is around an 18-minute walk away, while Haymarket railway station is around a 19-minute walk away. 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