Flying Scot in Edinburgh earns a Park Mark Award
The airport parking provider has demonstrated the highest standards of safety in their parking operations.
Flying Scot has been a family owned business for over 30 years, and have a commitment to safety in their parking services throughout their operations - achieving this award is proof of the distance they will go to ensure a high quality of experience. The Park Mark award is a key part of the Safer Parking Scheme, an initiative that has been reducing crime in car parks for over two decades.
Managed by the BPA on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, the Safer Parking Scheme requires each car park to undergo a rigorous assessment by specially trained police assessors. Assessments include management and maintenance of the facility, taking into consideration surveillance, lighting, signage and cleanliness. Car parks accredited under the scheme are awarded the Park Mark award, indicating they meet the highest standards of safety and security - car parks with the award have seen an 80% reduction in crime.
Patricia Reid, Co-Director of Flying Scot, said "Once we made enquiry and found out more about the Park Mark accreditation we knew it was something we wanted. We are delighted to have gone through the audit process with William from the British Parking Association and Sam from Police Scotland and to receive this important accreditation which highlights our commitment to security and safety within our park and ride operation."
For more information visit https://www.britishparking.co.uk/Schemes
To find Park Access awarded car parks visit www.parkmark.co.uk
Notes to editors
For more information please contact the BPA press office – email: media@britishparking.co.uk or visit our Newsroom.
- The BPA is a not-for-profit membership association. We collaborate with our members and stakeholders so they can support their local communities by providing the parking services they need and improving compliance with parking rules and regulations.
- The Safer Parking Scheme is a national standard for UK car parks that have low crime and measures in place to ensure the safety of people and vehicles. A Park Mark is awarded to each car park that achieves the challenging standards. The distinctive Park Mark signage helps drivers find car parks where they can confidently leave their vehicle, knowing the environment is safer.
- The BPA manages the Safer Parking Scheme on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd (Police-CPI) and with support from the Home Office and the Scottish Government. Nine Area Managers are employed by the BPA to actively promote and manage the scheme throughout the UK.
- Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd owns the police element of the project. Police CPI works alongside Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland to deliver the police element of the Safer Bus Station Scheme.