Scotland

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.