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.