Car parking
We charge for parking to help us fund the facilities at our visitor sites. Your support means we can continue to look after places for you to enjoy.
Visit our forest pages to learn more about what to expect when you arrive.
How to pay for car parking
You can pay by:
- card or coins
- RingGo (external link)
We recommend bringing both payment types.
To pay for parking, phone +44 (0)131 239 0000.
Please note, this excludes Stay the Night parking and annual parking pass purchases.
RingGo may charge a small fee.
You’ve 72 hours to pay via RingGo after your visit.
We recommend downloading RingGo from your app store before your visit to help with this.
We don't use QR codes to take payment. If you notice a QR code on any of our parking machines or signage, do not scan it.
Contact the local region as soon as possible to let us know if you’ve seen a QR code and where you’ve seen it.
Annual parking passes
If you visit regularly, you can save money with an annual parking pass. We’ve different annual passes which are valid for 12 months from the time of purchase.
How to pay for annual parking passes
Enter the RingGo 5-digit code into the app and you’ll instantly be issued a digital pass.
You’ll find the parking pass RingGo codes listed below in the 'Parking pass codes and fees' section.
Within the app you can also use the ‘Change Vehicle’ button to swap your pass to your second vehicle.
If you cannot pay via the RingGo app, you can use the forms below to apply.
To do this:
- download the relevant form from the 'Parking pass codes and fees' section
- fill it out
- email or post it to the appropriate region
Please note, you do not need to use the application form if you’ve purchased your pass on RingGo.
What happens next?
- Our staff will then contact you to arrange payment.
- Once payment is confirmed, we’ll post a parking pass sticker to you.
Please note, postage usually takes five working days.
Parking pass codes and fees
| Name of pass | RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| National Pass - Tentsmuir | 53593 | All FLS managed car parks except Glentress | £110 |
| National Pass | 53594 | All FLS managed car parks except Glentress and Tentsmuir | £100 |
Download a national parking pass application
- National parking pass application form
- East region parking pass application form (for those wanting a national pass that includes Tentsmuir)
|
Name of pass |
RinGo code |
What car parks are covered |
Cost |
|
North Region Pass |
53586 |
Laggan Wolftrax, Glen Affric sites, Kylerhea, Contin, Slattadale |
£45 |
|
Laggan Wolftrax |
53300 |
Laggan Wolftrax |
£35 |
|
Glen Affric |
53588 |
Dog Falls and River Affric |
£35 |
|
Kylerhea |
53361 |
Kylerhea |
£25 |
|
Contin |
53363 |
Contin |
£25 |
|
Slattadale |
53392 |
Slattadale |
£25 |
Download a North region parking pass application
| Name of pass | RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| South Region Pass | 53596 | All South Region car parks listed below except Glentress | £55 |
| Glentress | N/A | Glentress | £90 |
| Kirroughtree | 53337 | Kirroughtree | £45 |
| Glentrool | 53338 | Glentrool | £35 |
| Dalbeattie | 53597 | Dalbeattie 7stanes and Dalbeattie Town Wood | £35 |
| Ae | 53346 | Ae | £35 |
| Mabie | 53347 | Mabie | £35 |
| Innerleithen | 53345 | Innerleithen | £25 |
| Cardrona | 53344 | Cardrona | £25 |
| Raiders Road Forest Drive | 53340 | Raiders Road Forest Drive | £25 |
Download a South region parking pass application
|
Name of pass |
RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| West Region Pass | 53598 | All West Region car parks listed below | £45 |
| Glen Nevis (Braveheart) | 53359 | Glen Nevis (Braveheart) | £35 |
| North Face | 53376 | North Face | £35 |
| Loch Linnhe | 53357 | Loch Linnhe | £25 |
| Loch Oich | 53358 | Loch Oich | £25 |
| Aros Park, Mull | 53360 | Aros Park, Mull | £25 |
| Ariundle | 53377 | Ariundle | £25 |
| Glencoe Lochan | 53378 |
Glencoe Lochan |
£25 |
| Glengarry | 53380 | Glengarry | £25 |
| Glen Righ | 53381 | Glen Righ | £25 |
| Ard Airigh | 53382 | Ard Airigh | £25 |
| Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide | 53383 | Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide | £25 |
| Barnluasgan | 53384 | Barnluasgan | £25 |
| Sutherland's Grove | 53385 | Sutherland's Grove | £25 |
| Strone Hill | 53386 | Strone Hill | £25 |
| Glen Lochy | 53387 | Glen Lochy | £25 |
| Ardcastle | 53389 | Ardcastle | £25 |
| Achnabreac | 53390 | Achnabreac | £25 |
| Fearnoch | 53395 | Fearnoch | £25 |
| Carradale | 53599 | Carradale Grianan and Port Na Storm | £25 |
Download a West region parking pass application
| Name of pass | RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| Central Region Pass | 53592 | All Central Region car parks listed below | £55 |
| The Lodge and Three Lochs Forest Drive | 53595 | The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre and Three Lochs Forest Drive | £45 |
| Carron Valley | 53351 | Carron Valley | £35 |
| Rowardennan | 53325 | Rowardennan | £25 |
| Ben A'an | 53327 | Ben A'an | £25 |
| Ben Venue | 53328 | Ben Venue | £25 |
| Ardentinny | 53329 | Ardentinny | £25 |
Download a Central region parking pass application
| Name of pass | RingGo code | What car parks are covered | Cost |
| East Region Pass Tentsmuir | 53589 | All East Region car parks listed below plus Tentsmuir | £65 |
| East Region Pass | 53590 | All East Region car parks listed below excluding Tentsmuir | £55 |
| Roseisle | 53311 | Roseisle | £35 |
| Bennachie | 53591 | Bennachie Centre, Back o' Bennachie, Donview | £35 |
| Culbin | 53314 | Culbin | £35 |
| Allean | 53394 | Allean | £35 |
| Braes of Foss | 53320 | Braes of Foss | £35 |
| Glen Doll | 53321 | Glen Doll | £35 |
| Faskally | 53322 | Faskally | £35 |
| Winding Walks | 53318 | Winding Walks | £35 |
| Countesswells | 53315 | Countesswells | £25 |
| Foggieton | 53316 | Foggieton | £25 |
| Scolty | 53317 | Scolty | £25 |
| Cambus o'May | 53368 | Cambus o'May | £25 |
| Torrieston | 53369 | Torrieston | £25 |
| Dunnottar | 53371 | Dunnottar | £25 |
| Quarry Wood | 53393 | Quarry Wood | £25 |
Download a East region parking pass application
Blue Badge holders
Blue Badge holders park free at all our car parks. Please make sure your Blue Badge is valid and visible in your vehicle.
If you're visiting Tentsmuir or Glentress make sure you're familiar with how to park for free at these sites. These forests have barriers to the entrances.
Stay the Night
For those travelling in a self-contained motorhomes, we offer parking spaces as part of our Stay the Night scheme.
Parking in the forest
Not all our forests have formal car parks. Park with care and stick to designated parking areas. Do not block entrances or gates. Consider car sharing or taking public transport to reduce your carbon footprint.