Parking Near Scottish Parliament Building, Holyrood
Where Can I Park for the Scottish Parliament Building?
The most direct option is Horse Wynd, opposite the main public entrance, with accessible spaces less than 50 metres from the entrance and a drop-off point. If roadside parking is unsuitable, NCP offers pay-on-the-day parking from £4.50 for 1 hour to £27 for 5 to 24 hours. Parksy also lists spaces 0.3 mi away in Old Tolbooth Wynd.
- Address
- Abbey Strand
- Closest listed space
- Secure Covered Parking in Edinburgh's Old Tolbooth Wynd, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)
- Nearest station
- St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station, 0.7 mi (14 min walk)
Parking Near Holyrood
Scottish Parliament Building, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: Pexels
Parking Beside the Scottish Parliament Building on Horse Wynd
The most direct parking is on Horse Wynd, opposite the main public entrance. Accessible spaces are less than 50 metres from the main entrance (Scottish Parliament Website).
Parking for permit holders is also permitted on single yellow lines near the building (Scottish Parliament Website). A drop-off point is available about the building, making Horse Wynd the practical option for visitors who need the shortest accessible approach (Scottish Parliament Website).
Busy Arrival Times Around Abbey Strand and Holyrood
The site is in Abbeyhill, near Holyrood, where event traffic and visitor demand can make the surrounding streets particularly difficult for a quick arrival. The Scottish Parliament Website identifies single yellow lines near the building as available to disabled permit holders, while ordinary parking remains subject to the local street controls.
The NCP pay-on-the-day tariff runs from £4.50 for 1 hour to £27 for 5 to 24 hours (NCP). This gives a defined alternative when roadside space is unsuitable.
Edinburgh Holyrood Car Park and Other Nearby Options
NCP lists pay-on-the-day charges of £9 for 1 to 2 hours, £13.50 for 2 to 3 hours, £18 for 3 to 4 hours and £22.50 for 4 to 5 hours (NCP).
Our Dynamic Earth is another nearby parking reference on Holyrood Road. Its own visitor information describes the venue as neighbouring the Scottish Parliament and places it at the foot of Arthur's Seat (Our Dynamic Earth). These two locations are useful alternatives to searching the restricted streets around Abbey Strand.
Parksy Parking Within Half a Mile of the Site
Parksy lists three spaces in Old Tolbooth Wynd, each 0.3 mi away: a convenient parking space at £15 an hour, a secure covered space at £90 a month and a secure garage space at £5 an hour.
Further options include secure 24/7 parking in Edinburgh, 0.4 mi away, at £18 a day; a secure commercial garage in central Edinburgh, 0.5 mi away, at £250 a month; and a convenient 24/7 space on The Royal Mile, 0.5 mi away, at £25 a day.
Walking From St Leonards Railway Station to Abbey Strand
St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is the nearest station, at 0.7 mi from the site. The walk takes 14 minutes, making rail a practical alternative for visitors who do not need to bring a car into Abbeyhill.
The Scottish Parliament Building is on Abbey Strand, 135 yd from Holyrood centre. From the station, continue towards the Holyrood area and use Abbey Strand as the destination for the final approach.
* 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 the Scottish Parliament Building?
The most direct option is Horse Wynd, opposite the main public entrance, with accessible spaces less than 50 metres from the entrance and a drop-off point. If roadside parking is unsuitable, NCP offers pay-on-the-day parking from £4.50 for 1 hour to £27 for 5 to 24 hours. Parksy also lists spaces 0.3 mi away in Old Tolbooth Wynd.
Can Disabled Permit Holders Park Near the Scottish Parliament Building?
Yes. Parking for permit holders is permitted on single yellow lines near the building. Accessible spaces on Horse Wynd are less than 50 metres from the main entrance, and a drop-off point is available about the building, making this the practical option for visitors needing the shortest accessible approach.
How Much Does NCP Parking Near the Scottish Parliament Building Cost?
NCP pay-on-the-day parking costs £4.50 for 1 hour, £9 for 1 to 2 hours, £13.50 for 2 to 3 hours, £18 for 3 to 4 hours, £22.50 for 4 to 5 hours and £27 for 5 to 24 hours. It is a defined alternative when roadside space is unsuitable.
What Nearby Parking Alternatives Are There to Abbey Strand?
Our Dynamic Earth is a nearby parking reference on Holyrood Road. Its visitor information describes the venue as neighbouring the Scottish Parliament and places it at the foot of Arthur's Seat. NCP parking and these locations provide alternatives to searching the restricted streets around Abbey Strand, where event traffic and visitor demand can make arrival difficult.
What Parksy Parking Is Available Within Half a Mile?
Parksy lists three spaces in Old Tolbooth Wynd, 0.3 mi away: £15 an hour, £90 a month and £5 an hour. Other options include 24/7 parking 0.4 mi away at £18 a day, a commercial garage 0.5 mi away at £250 a month and The Royal Mile at £25 a day.
Can I Reach the Scottish Parliament Building by Train?
St Leonards (Edinburgh) railway station is the nearest station, 0.7 mi away. The walk takes 14 minutes, making rail a practical alternative for visitors who do not need to bring a car into Abbeyhill. From the station, continue towards Holyrood and use Abbey Strand for the final approach.
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