--- description: No general visitor car park at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Reserve North Clyde Street Lane parking 99 yards away, £4.50 an hour, 24/7. title: Parking Near Scottish National Portrait Gallery, City of Edinburgh | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-scottish-national-portrait-gallery-city-of-edinburgh-aa43ce.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Scottish National Portrait Gallery, City of Edinburgh Landmark Parking · City of Edinburgh, Scotland · Scottish National Portrait Gallery Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1 Queen Street, New Town, City of Edinburgh, EH2 1HY [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 the Scottish National Portrait Gallery? The Scottish National Portrait Gallery at 1 Queen Street has no car-parking facilities for general visitors. Nearby reserved options include a 24/7 North Clyde Street Lane space, 99 yards away at £4.50 an hour, and York Place Apartments, 125 yards away at £10 a day. Q-Park also offers online pre-booking for National Galleries of Scotland Portrait parking. Listen to article 6:41 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
1 Queen Street, New Town, City of Edinburgh, EH2 1HY
Closest listed space
Convenient 24/7 Parking on North Clyde Street Lane, EH2, 99 yd (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Edinburgh Princes Street railway station, 0.7 mi (14 min walk)
## Parking Near City of Edinburgh [Convenient 24/7 Parking on North Clyde Street Lane, EH2 £4.50/hr 99 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-247-parking-on-north-clyde-street-lane--110462) [Convenient Parking at York Place Apartments, Edinburgh £10.00/day 125 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-parking-at-york-place-apartments-edinbu-108665) [Convenient Daily Parking at Holyrood Aparthotel, Edinburgh £10.80/day 196 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/convenient-daily-parking-at-holyrood-aparthotel-ed-108306) [Affordable Parking near Grassmarket Hotel, Edinburgh £4.63/day 196 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/affordable-parking-near-grassmarket-hotel-edinburg-109281) [Secure & Convenient Parking in Edinburgh - St James Quarter £4.20/hr 246 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/secure-convenient-parking-in-edinburgh-st-james-qu-101921) [Affordable Parking on Albany Street Lane, Edinburgh EH1 £8.00/day 295 yd](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/sct/edinburgh/affordable-parking-on-albany-street-lane-edinburgh-108621) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Scottish National Portrait Gallery visitors can pre-book a private parking space nearby, take a short walk and spend less time circling Edinburgh streets.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-scottish-national-portrait-gallery-city-of-edinburgh-aa43ce.webp) Scottish National Portrait Gallery visitors can pre-book a private parking space nearby, take a short walk and spend less time circling Edinburgh streets. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking for the Scottish National Portrait Gallery on Queen Street The Scottish National Portrait Gallery at 1 Queen Street does not have car-parking facilities for general visitors (npg.org.uk). Drivers heading to the site therefore need to use a nearby public car park or reserve a private space before reaching New Town. Limited accessible car parking facilities are available at the National, although the gravel surface is not suitable for all users (nationalgalleries.org). The gallery’s published guidance refers to badge parking close to the building and identifies a public car park 195 metres from the Orange Street entrance (npg.org.uk). For a straightforward visit, a reserved space can avoid searching around Queen Street, where the attraction sits among central Edinburgh streets. The closest Parksy listing is on North Clyde Street Lane, 99 yards away, making it a practical option for drivers who want to stay within a short walk of the entrance. ## Public Car Parks Around New Town and the Gallery [Q-Park](https://www.parksy.com/blog/q-park-united-kingdom-review-pros-cons-summary-services) lists National Galleries of Scotland Portrait parking in Edinburgh and offers online pre-booking (q-park.co.uk). This gives visitors a named operator to consider when they prefer a structured public car park rather than an on-street space. National Galleries of Scotland’s wider visitor guidance says parking for visitors is available at Modern One and Modern Two. The requested donation is £5 for up to 4 hours or £9 for 4-8 hours (nationalgalleries.org). Those facilities serve the Modern galleries rather than placing a car beside the Portrait Gallery, so the location matters when planning the final walk. Accessible parking guidance for the National Galleries states that parking is free for disabled visitors, with four disabled bays at the front of Modern One beside the step-free main entrance (ataxia.scot). The bays are therefore an option for eligible visitors travelling to that gallery site, rather than a general [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) solution for Queen Street. Show map of City of Edinburgh ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of SNPG Parksy lists a 24/7 space on North Clyde Street Lane, EH2, 99 yards from the site at £4.50 an hour. A space at York Place Apartments is 125 yards away and costs £10 a day, putting two reserved options close to the Queen Street entrance. For longer stays, Parksy lists daily spaces at Holyrood Aparthotel and near Grassmarket Hotel. Each is 196 yards away, with the Holyrood Aparthotel space priced at £10.80 a day and the Grassmarket Hotel space at £4.63 a day. Further options include a space in St James Quarter, 246 yards away at £4.20 an hour, and a space on Albany Street Lane, EH1, 295 yards away at £8 a day. The distances make these useful alternatives when the nearest spaces are unavailable, while the daily listings suit visitors leaving a car for several hours. ## Busy Times and Street Parking Rules Near Queen Street Queen Street is in Edinburgh’s New Town, where the gallery shares central streets with shops, offices and city traffic. The site has no general visitor car park (npg.org.uk), so demand can build around the attraction when central Edinburgh is busy and drivers are looking for a short-stay space. A reserved off-street space avoids relying on a vacant kerbside bay, while the Parksy North Clyde Street Lane listing is available 24/7 and is 99 yards from the gallery. Drivers using a public car park can also pre-book National Galleries of Scotland Portrait parking through Q-Park (q-park.co.uk). Accessible visitors should note that the National’s limited parking uses a gravel surface, which is not suitable for all users (nationalgalleries.org). ## Walking From Edinburgh Princes Street Railway Station Edinburgh Princes Street railway station is the nearest station listed for the site, at 0.7 miles away and a 14-minute walk. The route brings rail travellers into central Edinburgh before the final walk to 1 Queen Street. For drivers, the station distance provides useful context when comparing parking locations. The North Clyde Street Lane space is 99 yards from the gallery, York Place Apartments is 125 yards away, and both are closer to the entrance than the station walking distance. Visitors arriving by train can therefore avoid bringing a car into New Town altogether, while drivers who need to continue by vehicle can reserve a nearby Parksy space and complete the short final walk. The site’s address is 1 Queen Street, New Town, City of Edinburgh, EH2 1HY. 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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 the Scottish National Portrait Gallery? The Scottish National Portrait Gallery at 1 Queen Street has no car-parking facilities for general visitors. Nearby reserved options include a 24/7 North Clyde Street Lane space, 99 yards away at £4.50 an hour, and York Place Apartments, 125 yards away at £10 a day. Q-Park also offers online pre-booking for National Galleries of Scotland Portrait parking. ### Does the Scottish National Portrait Gallery Have Visitor Parking? The Scottish National Portrait Gallery does not have car-parking facilities for general visitors. Drivers need to use a nearby public car park or reserve a private space. Limited accessible car parking is available at the National, but its gravel surface is not suitable for all users. Badge parking close to the building is identified in the gallery’s guidance. ### What Is the Closest Reserved Parking Near the Gallery? The closest Parksy option is a 24/7 space on North Clyde Street Lane, EH2, 99 yards from the site, priced at £4.50 an hour. York Place Apartments is 125 yards away and costs £10 a day. These reserved spaces provide nearby alternatives for drivers who want to complete only a short walk to the entrance. ### Are There Public Car Parks Near the Gallery? Q-Park lists National Galleries of Scotland Portrait parking in Edinburgh and offers online pre-booking. Wider visitor guidance says parking is available at Modern One and Modern Two, with a requested donation of £5 for up to 4 hours or £9 for 4-8 hours. These facilities serve the Modern galleries rather than placing a car beside Queen Street. ### What Longer-Stay Parking Options Are Available? For longer stays, Parksy lists daily spaces at Holyrood Aparthotel and near Grassmarket Hotel. Each is 196 yards away, with the Holyrood Aparthotel space priced at £10.80 a day and the Grassmarket Hotel space at £4.63 a day. ### How Far Is the Nearest Railway Station? Edinburgh Princes Street railway station is the nearest station listed, at 0.7 miles away and a 14-minute walk. Rail travellers can avoid bringing a car into New Town altogether. 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