Parking in Edinburgh

Brennanhough · 8 Aug 18, 09:34 PM

Hi guys,

We planned on popping to Edinburgh tomorrow for 4/5 hours on our way back from Inverness.

However I’ve just seen it’s the fringe festival- how likely are we to get central parking? We plan on arriving for 2ish and leaving at 7pm at latest.

We don’t want to be too far away but half of us is tempted to go to Glasgow instead because I lose my head if I can’t park and I’ll get in a huff!

I’ve looked on parkopedia and spaces are available but at a cost of £20-25 each which is way more than we are prepared to pay.

Thanks in advance

Gryff · 8 Aug 18, 09:44 PM

Glasgow won't be any better with the European Games. On your best bet for Edinburgh would be the tram from one of the park and ride
Stations

fletchie148 · 8 Aug 18, 09:45 PM

Why don’t you park at the park and ride at the airport and then get the tram into town
Much cheaper and less stressful

RM2016 · 8 Aug 18, 09:46 PM

The town is awful at the moment for parking. If you are coming in via the Queensferry Crossing from up north I’d be parking around Corstorphine/ Murrayfield for free and jumping on a bus for the last 5 mins. Much less stressful!

Brennanhough · 8 Aug 18, 10:08 PM

Thank you!

Want to try to avoid been far out if we can as we have a two year old who can be a little impatient!

Park and ride sounds good though, if it’s easy enough to use!

RM2016 · 8 Aug 18, 10:14 PM

The Park and Rides at Riccarton or Ingilston will be a lot further out than where you will be able to park in residential streets.

Brennanhough · 8 Aug 18, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by RM2016

The Park and Rides at Riccarton or Ingilston will be a lot further out than where you will be able to park in residential streets.

Thank you... so you have any idea of street names etc where I can aim for? Don’t like going in blind!

RM2016 · 8 Aug 18, 10:29 PM

Just having a think and if your taking a buggy, head for South Gyle Train Station and leave the Car there. Its a free Car Park as are the surrounding streets. It’s 8 mins on train to Edinburgh Waverley right in the centre of town. You won’t have to fold the buggy to get on the train but chances are you would on the bus.

Brennanhough · 8 Aug 18, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by RM2016

Just having a think and if your taking a buggy, head for South Gyle Train Station and leave the Car there. Its a free Car Park as are the surrounding streets. It’s 8 mins on train to Edinburgh Waverley right in the centre of town. You won’t have to fold the buggy to get on the train but chances are you would on the bus.

Thank you pal, sounds perfect!

Think we’re just going for a bite to eat and a breeze around so closer the better.