Visitor Parking
Visitor Permits
Visitor Permits are available for pre-booking (subject to the relevant fee and availability) by the following categories of visitors:
- Staff visiting another campus on business;
- Conference organisers and delegates;
Visitors attending meetings with University staff or students;
Consultants retained by the University (while working on University premises); - Invited guests of the University at departmental discretion.
A flat rate charge of £6 per day or £3 per half-day will be applicable and permits can be issued in increments of 0.5 days. These charges will be subject to annual review. Spaces are subject to availability.
Full-Day 08:30-17:00
Half-Day 08:30-13:00 or 13:00-17:00
Outwith these times and at weekends, vehicles parking on campus will not require a permit and parking will be free of charge on our Gilmorehill and Garscube campuses.
No visitor permits will be issued for parking at Tay House due to restrictions in building access.
All visitors will be directed to designated visitor parking bays on arrival at the University. All visitors parking MUST be within the designated visitor parking bays, or they may be subject to a Parking Notice Charge (PCN).
For special events being held at the University, specific parking arrangements can be organised. Please contact the Car Parking team for more information.
External Visitors to the University
To avoid disappointment, external visitors to the University can pre-book a space by initially contacting the Car Parking team.
The Car Parking team will send you details on how to create an account, log on and book a space. External visitors can book either a half-day or full-day, as noted above. Spaces are subject to availability and charges will apply.
Visitors Who Hold a Valid Blue Badge
Visitors who hold a blue badge can also park on the campus at no cost. However, they must register and apply for a visitor permit and book in the same way. Please contact the Car Parking team for more information or guidance.
Staff Visitors
UofG staff who wish to travel between campuses or require to pay for a space using a credit/debit card can do so by clicking the link below.
https://frontdoor.spa.gla.ac.uk/login/
Once registered, you must apply for a Visitor Permit.
Once approved, you will receive an automated email to confirm your application. You will then be able to log on to the system, book a space and make a payment online.
The permit itself is free of charge. You will only be charged when you book parking for a specific date and time (AM, PM, or both AM and PM). A credit/debit card payment will be requested in order to make the booking.
Departmental Budget Visitor Permits
UofG staff who wish to book a visitor space by making payment using a department budget code can do so by applying for a 'Visitor Permit Budget Code' at the link below:
https://frontdoor.spa.gla.ac.uk/login/
Once approved, you will receive an automated email to confirm your application. You will then be able to log on to the system, book a space and make a payment online.
The permit itself is free of charge. You will only be charged when you book parking for a specific date and time (AM, PM, or both AM and PM). A valid budget code will be required to confirm the permit and booking.
If you have any issues with any bookings, please contact the Car Parking team.
Arriving on Campus
When you arrive at the gatehouse, our Security team will greet you. Please inform them that you have a visitor parking space booked for today. They will scan your registration which will confirm your booking. They will then direct you to the visitor parking areas on campus.
Booking Larger Visitor Vehicles on Campus
Due to certain height and width restrictions at the entrances to campus, we are limited to the size of vehicles that can be booked. If you wish to book a visitor space but the vehicle is larger than a standard car, you must contact our Car Parking team first, so we can review the request with our colleagues.
Locations of Visitor Spaces
Click here to view locations of visitor spaces across both campuses.
Contact Us
If you wish to amend your booking or have any queries relating to parking on campus, please contact our Car Parking team at carparking@glasgow.ac.uk.