Is there free parking at the Western General Hospital Edinburgh?

​Parking at the Western General Hospital is free but spaces are very limited. It is advised that patients, staff, and visitors use other means of transport where possible or arrange parking in advance.

Do you pay for hospital parking in Scotland?

Hospital car parking charges are set to end permanently in Scotland. Charges at the hospitals were initially suspended last March to ensure staff would not have to pay to park while working during the Covid pandemic. Parking fees at the rest of Scotland’s hospitals were scrapped in 2008.

Are parking charges suspended in Scotland?

Parking charges have been suspended at the three hospital PFI facilities since the start of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The agreements to take the car parks into public hands will mean this becomes permanent.

Is NHS parking free in Scotland?

Free parking for hospital workers in Scotland has today moved a step closer. Hospital parking charges are set to end permanently in Scotland after agreements were reached to buy tout two car parks in Glasgow and Dundee operated through PFI (private finance initiative) schemes.

Is parking still free at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary?

Parking charges have been suspended at the three hospital PFI facilities since the start of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The new Scottish Government had pledged to take steps to end hospital parking charges permanently at PFI sites in Scotland during its first 100 days.

Where to park at Western General Hospital Edinburgh?

There are parking wardens that ensure only patients and visitors use it. If it’s full, park at the East end of Carrington Road (currently roadworks at West end) or East Fettes Avenue. You need to pay but it’s £5 for 8 hours (or £9 on Fettes Avenue).

Is there parking at Western General Hospital Telford?

Carrington Road serving the east side of the hospital grounds and Telford Road and Craigleith Hill Avenue serving the west. Parking at the Western General Hospital is free but spaces are very limited. It is advised that patients, staff, and visitors use other means of transport where possible or arrange parking in advance.

Is there parking at Western General Hospital Crewe?

A number of buses stop close to Entrance A and B of the hospital on Crewe Road South including the 19, 24, 29, 37, 38, 47, 113. Disabled parking is available ​at the Western General Hospital spaces are very limited. Need a boost? An electric vehicle charging station is available at the hospital.

Where is the nearest bus station to Edinburgh Hospital?

The nearest stations are Edinburgh Haymarket and Edinburgh Waverley. Both are south of the hospital and approximately 30-40 minutes away by bus or 10-15 minutes by car. There is metered parking available along Carrington Road to the south of the hospital. Staff car parking is only available by permit.