Public Toilets
The service involves the provision, operation and management of the majority of public toilets in Shetland. The Council is empowered to provide public toilet facilities within their area but is placed under no legal obligation to do so.
There is a requirement to maintain and operate facilities so as to prevent nuisance and pollution and to ensure the health and safety of users. Public demand for the provision of this service is at a relitively high level and as a result the Council continues to provide toilets at 34 sites.
The Lerwick toilets at The Esplanade, Grantfield, Clickimin and The Knab remain directly operated by Cleansing Services. They require full-time supervision and servicing as a result of the particularly high demand placed upon the facilities. The other Lerwick toilets are the responsibility of Community Services.
A 'Portaloo' is available for hire to organisations and is regularly used during the Spring and Summer months.
LERWICK TOILETS
TOILETS |
LOCATION |
OPENING HOURS |
Esplanade |
On Seafront by Main Pier |
07:30 - 00:00, Mon - Sun |
Viking Bus Station |
Commercial Road |
09:00 - 17:15, Mon - Sat |
Knab |
Beside Graveyard |
08:00 - 20:00, Mon - Sun |
| Lochside |
Beside the Clickamin Leisure Complex |
08:00 - 20:00, Mon - Sun |
Grantfield |
Beside the Roundabout at Grantfield Garage |
08:00 - 20:00, Mon - Sun |
King George V Playing Field |
St Olaf Street |
Seasonal Opening, May - Sep |
Jubilee Flower Park |
St Olaf Street |
08:00 - 20:30, May - Sep 08:00 - 16:00, Oct - Apr |
Gilbertson Park |
Beside Playing Field, Gilbertson Road |
Open During Sports Events |
Seafield |
Beside Playing Field, Sea Road |
Open During Sports Events |
Attached is a leaflet giving information and locations of all public toilets in Shetland - Public Toilets Leaflet.