King's Buildings

This is an annual permit for members of staff or students for whom it is essential to use their vehicle every day.

The annual cost for this permit type is £122

There are three payment options for this permit type:

• Three month option – annual cost divided over four payments 
• Six month option – annual cost divided over two payments
• Twelve month option – one payment in full

Permit increases year on year 2025-2030

This is an annual permit for members of staff and students for whom it is essential to use their vehicle every day and who drive a zero emission vehicle.

Zero Emission Staff and Student King’s Buildings A parking permit holders may park in King’s Buildings and Easter car parks.

Zero Emission Staff and Student King’s Buildings A parking permit holders may make use of the University charge points for a maximum of 4 hours per day (one visit) and will be charged at a discounted rate of £0.25 per kwh. Chargecards are available from the Parking Office and can be requested by emailing transport@ed.ac.uk. Once a chargecard has been issued, users require to register with Chargeplace Scotland and provide a payment card which will be charged each use: Charge Place Scotland

Zero emission permits are currently charged at 50% of the annual cost for a non-zero emission vehicle. In 2026 this will rise to 75% and thereafter charges will increase and be in line with non-zero emission permits.

There are three payment options for this permit type:

• Three month option – annual cost divided over four payments 
• Six month option – annual cost divided over two payments
• Twelve month option – one payment in full

Permit increases year on year 2025-2030

This is a pay-as-you-go permit for members of staff and students for whom it is essential to use their vehicle, but not on a daily basis, for example part-time staff. Pay as you go permits are charged for half day or full day usage.

Permit increases year on year 2025-2030

B Permit Holders must purchase and activate daily or half-daily vouchers on days they wish to park. If both full day and half day use is required, an application for both should be submitted.

B permits without a valid voucher activated will be considered to be parked without authorisation and will be issued with a parking charge notice.

This is a pay-as-you-go permit for members of staff and students for whom it is essential to use their vehicle, but not on a daily basis, for example part-time staff and who drive a zero emission vehicle. Pay as you go permits are charged for half day or full day usage.

Staff and Student King’s Buildings parking permit holders may park in King’s Buildings and Easter Bush car parks.

Zero Emission Staff and Student King’s Buildings B parking permit holders may make use of the University charge points for a maximum of 4 hours per day (one visit) and will be charged at a discounted rate of £0.25 per kwh.  Chargecards are available from the Parking Office and can be requested by emailing transport@ed.ac.uk. Once a chargecard has been issued, users require to register with Chargeplace Scotland and provide a payment card which will be charged each use: Charge Place Scotland 

Zero emission permits are currently charged at 50% of the annual cost for a non-zero emission vehicle. In 2026 this will rise to 75% and thereafter charges will increase and be in line with non-zero emission permits.

Permit increases year on year 2025-2030

Zero Emission B Permit Holders must purchase and activate daily or half-daily vouchers on days they wish to park. If both full day and half day use is required, a Zero Emission application for both should be submitted.

Refunds can be issued by the Parking Office on King's Buildings A permits that are no longer required.

Vouchers are non-refundable.