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Scotland Car Boot Sales
Scotland has 18 car boot sales, 4 Christmas craft fairs, 2 Christmas markets and 2 markets in the directory, each with its day, opening times, entry fee and a map. 21 run on a Sunday, 11 on a Saturday and 6 during the week.
13 of the 26 sales listed run all year; 5 of the rest are inside a published season today. Each card shows which.
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58% are free for buyers to enter and 13 are indoors or under cover. The busiest spots are Edinburgh (6), Glasgow (4), Dumfries (2) and Aberdeen (1). The next sale in Scotland is expected on Friday 16 October.
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.
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How many car boot sales are there in Scotland?
We list 18 car boot sales in Scotland, plus 4 Christmas craft fairs, 2 Christmas markets and 2 markets, each with its day, opening times, entry fee, pitch prices and a map. Every one is checked by a person before it goes live.
What day are most Scotland car boot sales held?
Sunday: 21 of the 26 sales listed in Scotland run on a Sunday, 11 on a Saturday and 6 midweek. Check each listing for its exact day and any bank holiday extras.
What time do car boot sales in Scotland open?
Most Scotland sales open to buyers between 8am and 10am and wind down by early afternoon. The earliest opens to buyers at 6am. Sellers usually arrive an hour earlier to set up. Every listing shows the opening times for buyers and sellers.
How much is entry to a car boot sale in Scotland?
15 of the 26 sales listed in Scotland are free for buyers. The 4 that charge ask £1 to £4 per adult, typically £2. Use the entry filter to show free sales only. Sellers typically pay £14.50 a pitch, more for a van or trailer; the exact price is on each listing.
Do car boot sales run in bad weather?
Outdoor sales may cancel if the ground is waterlogged, so check the organiser's website or social media on the morning. 13 of the sales in Scotland are indoors or under cover and run whatever the weather.
Is there a car boot sale in Scotland this weekend?
Usually, yes: 32 of the 26 sales listed in Scotland run at the weekend, 11 on a Saturday and 21 on a Sunday. The next sale in Scotland is expected on Friday 16 October. See car boot sales in Scotland this weekend for the ones with a confirmed date this Saturday or Sunday.
Which car boot sales in Scotland are on this Sunday?
21 car boot sales in Scotland have a regular Sunday schedule, most opening to buyers around 8am. The this Sunday page lists only those with a confirmed date this coming Sunday, sorted by distance once you add a postcode.
Are there indoor car boot sales in Scotland?
Yes. 13 of the 26 sales listed in Scotland are indoors or under cover, so they can run whatever the weather and usually all year round. Use the venue filter above, or see every UK indoor car boot sale on one page.
Which are the best-known car boot sales in Scotland?
Going by visitor reviews on this site, the best-known sales in Scotland are Errol Car Boot Sale, Aberdeen's Christmas Craft & Flea Market and Aberdeenshire Car Boot, Dunecht. Size varies week to week, so check each listing's pitch count, photos and reviews before choosing.
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