Parking in Arbroath

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Arbroath lies on the North Sea Coast, around 16 miles east of Dundee and 45 miles south of Aberdeen, in Scotland. 

It has a population over 24,000 and is famous for the Arbroath Abbey, where the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320, and for the Arbroath Smokie (haddock smoked over wood fires, considered an international delicacy).  

The natural beauty of the area is stunning, with its pristine sandy beaches, picturesque harbour, and commanding sandstone cliffs. 

The local council runs short stay and long stay pay and display car parks in the following locations: 

Parking Costs:

• It costs £1 an hour to park up to a maximum of £4 for four to nine hours.
  Charges apply Monday to Saturday between 8.30am and 5.30pm, except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Parking is free of charge between 5.30pm and 8.30am and Sundays.
• Blue Badge holders and motorcycles are free to park. 
• Electric vehicles are free to park only while charging. If not charging, or when charging is complete, EV vehicles must be parked in a pay and display parking bay and the appropriate fee paid.
• Short stay car parks remain limited to two hours with a maximum of £2.

Parking Permits

A parking permit can be purchased for £260 for 12 months, £130 for 6 months, £65 for 3 months, or £21.67 for one month. This works out to about 85p per day, based on parking 6 days a week. A parking permit entitles holders to park in any of the town’s off-street car parks.  

Arbroath Cliffs Parking

If you intend to walk the Arbroath Cliffs trail north of Arbroath, it is recommended that you park at the north end of the road along the front at the north end of Arbroath. There is a car park at the far end of Victoria Park as well. 

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YourParkingSpace provides a simple online platform for reserving a parking space in advance. 

Long-term and short-term off-street parking options within the Arbroath area include driveways and lock-up garages.

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Evening parking in Arbroath is free of charge in parking bays managed by the council (Monday to Saturday between 5.30pm and 8.30am)

There is also no charge for parking on Sundays, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

By Train: Arbroath Train Station is located on Keptie Street.

Blue Badge holders are free to park in Arbroath and do not need a parking permit.

To see a map with all disabled bays close to Arbroath, visit the Blue Badge Parking website.

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Where can I see a show in Arbroath?

The Arbroath Webster Memorial Theatre is a great place to see a show, musical act, or performance. 

Does Arbroath have a shopping centre?

Yes, Abbeygate Shopping Centre is located on High Street.  

Are there charges for parking a motorcycle in Arbroath?

No, single motorcycles may park for free and without a permit in Arbroath.