We provide public toilets across Argyll and Bute. While this is not something a council has a duty to do, we know that this is a valued service and so want to continue providing it – to help make this possible we will be making a charge at some high-use facilities across the area.
We have introduced a charge of 50p at 9 toilets and you can pay by cash or by card, and we will be introducing the charge at 7 more toilets.
| Area | Location |
|---|---|
| Islay | Charlotte Street, Port Ellen |
| Bowmore PC, School Street, Bowmore | |
| Bridgend | |
| Mull | Fionnphort PC, Ferry Slip |
| Oban | Ganavan Sands PC, Ganavan Road |
| Oban North Pier (this is to retrofit the current paddle gate system with contactless) | |
| Bute | Chapelhill, Esplanade, Rothesay |
Please note: where some toilets are opened by the same attendant, opening times may be slightly later than advertised as it takes a short time to get round all the facilities.
Mid Argyll
| Location | Opening hours - summer (April to September | Opening hours - winter (October to March) | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inveraray 50p entry charge |
08.00 - 21.00 | 08.00 - 21.00 | Separate disabled WC with radar key entry |
| Lochgilphead 50p entry charge |
08.00 - 19.00 | 08.00 - 17.00 | Separate disabled WC with radar key entry |
|
Ardrishaig 50p entry charge |
08.00 - 19.00 | 08.00 - 17.00 | Separate disabled WC with radar key entry |
| Tayvallich | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Kilmartin | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Tarbert | 08.00 - 19.00 | 08.00 - 17.00 | Separate disabled WC with radar key entry |
| Crinan | 24 hours | 24 hours |
Kintyre
| Location | Opening hours - summer (April to September) | Opening hours - winter (October to March) | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machrihanish | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Southend | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Bolgam Street, Campbeltown | 08.00 - 18.00 | 08.00 - 18.00 | 24 hour access with radar key |
| Pensioner’s Row, Campbeltown | 08.30 - 17.30 | 08.30 - 17.30 | Access with radar key when open |
| Gigha | 24 hours | 24 hours | Open 24 hours without radar key |
| Carradale | 24 hour | 24 hours |
Islay and Jura
| Location | Opening hours - summer (April to September) | Opening hours - winter (October to March) | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowmore | 08.00 - 18.00 | 08.00 - 18.00 | Disabled access |
| Bridgend | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Port Ellen | 08.00 - 18.00 | 08.00 - 18.00 | Disabled access |
| Port Askaig | 24 hours | 24 hours | Disabled access |
| Bruichladdich | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Portnahaven | 24 hours | 24 hours | Disabled access |
| Craighouse, Jura | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Feolin, Jura | 24 hours | 24 hours | Disabled access |
Lorn
| Location | Opening hours - summer (April to September) | Opening hours - winter (October to March) | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganavan, Oban | 08.00 -20.00 | 08.00 - 18.00 | Disabled access |
| North Pier, Oban | 08.00 -20.00 | 08.00 - 18.00 | Disabled access |
| Ellenabeich | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Port Appin | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Cuan Ferry | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| North Lismore | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| South Lismore | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Taynuilt | 24 hours | 24 hours |
Mull and Iona
| Location | Opening hours - summer (April to September) | Opening hours - winter (October to March) | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craignure | 24 hours | 24 hours | Disabled access and radar key |
| Bunessan | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Fionnphort | 07.00 - 18.00 | 07.00 - 18.00 | Disabled access |
| Salen | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Iona | 24 hours | 24 hours |
Tiree
| Location | Opening hours - all year round | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|
| Scarinish | 24 hours |
Coll
| Location | Opening hours - all year round | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Pier | 24 hours |
Bute
| Location | Opening hours - summer (April to September) | Opening hours - winter (October to March) | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rothesay Pier (terminal) | 05.45 - 20.00 | 05.45 - 20.00 | |
| Port Bannatyne 50p entry charge |
08.00 - 18.00 | 08.00 - 18.00 | disabled access and radar key |
| High Street | 08.00 - 18.00 | 08.00 - 18.00 | |
| Chapel Hill | 08.00 - 18.00 | 08.00 - 18.00 | Disabled access, no radar key |
| Kilchattan Bay | 08.00 - 18.00 | 09.00 - 17.00 | Disabled access, no radar key |
Cowal
| Location | Opening hours - summer (April to September) | Opening hours - winter (October to March) | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmorag 50p entry charge |
06.30 - 20.00 | 06.30 - 20.00 | |
| Kames | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Tighnabruaich 50p entry charge |
24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Sandy Beach | 06.30 - 20.00 | 06.30 - 20.00 | Disabled access |
| Colintraive 50p entry charge |
24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Sandbank 50p entry charge |
06.30 - 16.00 | 06.30 - 16.00 | |
| Lochgoilhead | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Riverside | 06.00 - 20.00 | 06.00 - 20.00 | Disabled access |
| Carrick | 24 hours | 24 hours | |
| Dunoon Ferry Terminal | 06.00 - 21.00 | 06.00 - 21.00 |
Lomond
| Location | Opening hours - summer (April to September) | Opening hours - winter (October to March) | Disabled access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helensburgh Pier 50p entry charge |
08.00 - 20.00 | 08.00 - 20.00 | Disabled access and radar key |
| Rhu | 08.00 - 19.30 | 08.00 - 19.30 | Disabled access and radar key |
| Kilcreggan Pier | 08.00 - 19.00 | 08.00 - 19.00 | Disabled access and radar key |
| Hermitage Park | 08.00 - 18.00 | 08.00 - 18.00 |
Community managed public toilets
- Ardentinny, Cowal
- Calgary, Mull
- Tayinloan, Kintyre
- Victorian Toilets, Rothesay