Scotland Car Boot Sales: Times, Dates & Locations

Scotland Car Boot Sales

Scotland has 17 car boot sales and 2 markets in the directory, each with its day, opening times, entry fee and a map. 15 run on a Sunday, 7 on a Saturday and 3 during the week.

13 of the 19 sales listed publish no closed season; 5 more are inside a published season today. Each card shows which.

68% are free for buyers to enter and 9 are indoors or under cover. The busiest spots are Glasgow (3), Dumfries (2), Edinburgh (2) and Ayr (1). The next sale in Scotland is expected on Wednesday 23 September.

Buyers are usually let in around 8am, with sellers on site from an hour before. Bring cash and small change; most sellers are cash only and haggling is expected. Use the day tabs above to see what is on today, this weekend or on a bank holiday, or pick a town below.

Car boot sales in Scotland are a brilliant way to grab a bargain, clear out the garage, or simply spend a relaxed Sunday morning rummaging for hidden gems. The scene runs from the Central Belt up through Tayside and beyond, with a healthy mix of big indoor-outdoor markets that brave the Scottish weather all year and seasonal field sales that come alive from spring through autumn.

The flagship entry in our directory is Errol Car Boot Sale at Errol Airfield (PH2 7TB), near Perth, widely billed as Scotland's largest indoor and outdoor Sunday market and car boot. It runs every Sunday from 8 AM, with free entry for shoppers, dog-friendly grounds, and seller pitches around £18 to £25. Across the wider country you'll also find long-running favourites such as the Polmadie car boot in Glasgow and the Edinburgh Corn Exchange sale.

For the best pickings, arrive early while sellers are still unpacking, bring cash and small change, and dress for changeable weather on open airfield and field sites. Browse our Scotland listings by town or postcode to find times, dates and entry fees before you set off.