Facilities
Facilities across the West Highlands
Stay prepared with practical service points across the West Highlands. Always check current opening notes before relying on a facility.
62 facilities
52 of 62 facilities shown on the map
Acharacle Public Toilets
Highland Council-managed public toilets in Acharacle, beside the bus stop and children's play area.
The Council lists this facility as not closed for winter. Check the live council map before travel in case of temporary closures. Do not use for cassette, chemical or grey-water disposal.
Achiltibuie Public Toilets
Publicly available toilets in the Coigach area.
Check Council map or local notices for seasonal opening.
Achnacroish Ferry Terminal Public Toilets
Public toilets at the Achnacroish ferry terminal on Lismore. These are standard toilets only and must not be used for chemical-toilet disposal.
24 hours, year-round per Argyll & Bute Council.
Applecross Public Toilets
Public toilets for visitors to Applecross.
Check Council map for current or seasonal status.
Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Visitor Centre — day parking and toilets
Community-owned lighthouse visitor complex at Ardnamurchan Point, with day parking, toilets, café, shop and guided tower tours.
Check seasonal opening before travelling. Respect the traffic lights and narrow final approach. Overnight parking is not permitted.
Arisaig Community Toilets
Community-managed public toilets in Arisaig. Nearby recycling point accepts glass, shoes and books.
Toilets are maintained by Arisaig Community Trust. Recycling-bank emptying can be disrupted by transport constraints, so do not rely on it for glass disposal without checking locally.
Armadale Ferry Terminal Toilets
Customer and accessible toilets in the Armadale ferry-terminal building.
Access follows terminal operation; check ferry-service information before relying on the facility.
Aultbea Public Toilets
Public toilet provision in the Loch Ewe area.
Check Council map for current and seasonal opening.
Awe Service Station
A85 fuel stop with customer toilets and a convenience shop carrying everyday groceries and travel essentials.
Current fuel feeds confirm the station is active; published opening hours vary slightly between live directories, so check before travel.
Ballachulish Public Toilets
Highland Council public convenience in Ballachulish.
Check current on-site access and cleanliness before relying on the facility. Do not infer overnight parking, potable water, cassette disposal or grey-water disposal.
Beinn Eighe Visitor Centre Toilets
Visitor-centre toilets published as open 10:00–17:00.
Check current reserve notices before travelling.
Ben Nevis Visitor Centre — toilets, shop and daytime parking
High Life Highland visitor centre at the Ben Nevis trailhead with route information, a shop, accessible facilities, toilets and paid parking.
High Life Highland currently publishes 08:00–16:00 daily opening hours and £8 day parking on a first-come basis. Toilets are available during opening hours only. Verify live opening times and parking terms before a dedicated trip.
Broadford Public Toilets
Publicly available toilets in Broadford under the Highland Comfort Scheme.
Access may follow the scheme provider's hours; check current local notices.
Chocolates of Glenshiel Public Toilets
Publicly available toilets at Chocolates of Glenshiel under the Highland Comfort Scheme.
Access follows the business and Comfort Scheme hours; check before travelling.
Cuan Ferry Public Toilets
Council public toilets at Cuan Ferry, useful for travellers waiting for or returning from the short ferry crossing to Luing.
24 hours, year-round per Argyll & Bute Council.
Dundonnell Public Toilets
Public toilet provision for the Little Loch Broom corridor.
Check the Council map for current/seasonal status.
Dunvegan Public Toilets
Public toilets in Dunvegan for travellers using the village and west Skye routes.
Not listed as winter-closed; check current Council map or local notices.
Elgol Public Toilets
Publicly available toilets in Elgol under the Highland Comfort Scheme.
Access may follow the host premises or scheme hours; check current local notices.
Ellenabeich Public Toilets
Council public toilets in Ellenabeich, useful before or after the Easdale ferry and for visitors around the village and harbour.
24 hours, year-round per Argyll & Bute Council.
Gairloch Public Toilets and Showers
Modern public toilet and shower facility at Gairloch.
Check current charges and opening locally.
Ganavan Sands Public Toilets
Public toilets serving Ganavan Sands beach and its main car park.
Apr–Sep 08:00–20:00; Oct–Mar 08:00–18:00; disabled access.
Glen Nevis Caravan & Camping Park – Motorhome Servicing
Campsite with motorhome servicing and shower facilities available. Suitable for a planned service stop rather than a public free facility.
The campsite is open year-round. Third-party local guide reports motorhome servicing £5 and showers £5 per person; confirm current availability and charges with reception before travelling.
Glencoe Public Toilets and Recycling Point
Village public-toilet location with a Highland Council-listed recycling point.
Day-use only. Do not infer fresh water, chemical disposal, grey-water disposal or overnight permission.
Glendale Hall Public Toilets
Publicly available toilets at Glendale Hall under the Highland Comfort Scheme.
Access may follow hall or scheme hours; check local notices before travelling out of season.
Glenelg Community Hall Public Toilets
Publicly available toilets at Glenelg Community Hall under the Highland Comfort Scheme.
Access follows the Comfort Scheme and hall arrangements; check current local notices.
Glenfinnan Visitor Centre Public Toilets — National Trust for Scotland
Public toilets at the National Trust for Scotland visitor centre. The Trust describes these as the only public toilets in Glenfinnan; an out-of-hours accessible toilet block is available in the car park when the visitor centre is closed.
Visitor-centre toilets follow visitor-centre opening times. When closed, use the out-of-hours accessible toilet block in the car park; the Trust states it costs £1 to open. Check live opening information before travel.
Glenuig Hall — Public Toilet Facility
Community hall in Glenuig with a public toilet made available through the Highland Council Comfort Scheme.
Access can depend on the hall's opening arrangements and events. Check locally before relying on it. Do not use toilets for cassette, chemical or grey-water disposal.
Invergarry Village Hall — public toilets
Highland Council Comfort Scheme toilets at Invergarry Village Hall.
Use only as a toilet stop and follow local signage. Do not assume the adjacent hall/car park permits overnight motorhome parking or waste disposal.
Kilchoan visitor toilets and showers
Public visitor toilets and pay showers by the Ferry Stores, a short walk from Kilchoan Jetty. Highland Council also lists Kilchoan public toilets as open year-round.
Respect local opening hours and temporary closures. Do not empty cassette toilets, grey water or other vehicle waste here. Confirm the exact map pin before publishing because the Council and local-service entries may describe the same or adjacent facilities.
Kilmallie Community Centre Motorhome Service Point
Community-run motorhome service point. Fresh water, grey-waste hatch, chemical toilet/black-water disposal, recycling and toilets when the centre is open. No overnight stays.
Suggested minimum £5 donation. Chemical disposal is locked and available only when someone is on site. Bring a long hose or water container; grey waste must be decanted into the hatch.
Kinlochewe Public Toilets
Public toilets serving the village and reserve visitors.
Check Council map for current opening.
Kinlochleven Public Toilets
Public toilet provision in Kinlochleven, listed by Highland Council with accessible and baby-changing facilities.
Highland Council marks this facility as closed for winter. Kinlochleven Community Trust also references 24/7 toilets near the Business Park, so confirm the exact location and seasonal availability on site.
Kyle Public Toilets, Showers and Laundrette
Community-run public toilets, pay-to-use showers and self-service washing and drying machines in Kyle of Lochalsh.
Seasonal daily hours apply. Toilets and showers require payment; laundry machines are outside the turnstiles. Never empty chemical or black waste into the toilets.
Kyleakin Public Toilets
Publicly available toilets in Kyleakin under the Highland Comfort Scheme.
Access may follow the scheme provider's hours; check current local notices.
Kylesku public toilets
Public toilet stop in Kylesku on the NC500 route.
Highland Council records the facility as not closed for winter; check the council map for live status.
Ledaig Motors Ltd
Active Highland Fuels forecourt in Benderloch with petrol, diesel and customer toilets, useful on the A828 north of Connel.
Current fuel data confirms the forecourt is active. Opening-hour listings vary, so check before making a special journey.
Lismore Point Ferry Terminal Public Toilets
Public toilets at the Point ferry terminal on northern Lismore. These are standard toilets only and must not be used for chemical-toilet disposal.
24 hours, year-round per Argyll & Bute Council.
Loch Clash public toilets
Public toilets at Kinlochbervie main harbour, close to the Loch Clash stopover.
Community information states 24-hour, seven-day opening; recheck locally before a special journey.
Lochaline Public Toilets
Highland Council public toilets in Lochaline.
Use respectfully and check for local or temporary closures before travel. Do not empty cassette toilets, grey water or other vehicle waste here.
Lochcarron Public Toilets
Public toilet provision in Lochcarron village.
Check Council map for current opening.
Lower Falls Car Park Composting Toilets
Highland Council-listed composting public toilets at Lower Falls car park.
Open year-round. No disabled access and no baby-changing facilities.
Mallaig Community Toilet, Shower & Motorhome Service Point
Community-operated facility with toilets, accessible toilet, paid shower, fresh-water supply and chemical-waste point for campervans and caravans.
Main building: 07:00–21:00 mid-April to mid-October; 09:00–18:00 in winter. Accessible toilet open 24/7. Contactless payment only. Community information lists 30p toilets, £2 shower and £5 water/chemical service; confirm current charges.
Minginish Village Hall Public Toilets
Publicly available toilets at Minginish Village Hall for travellers in the Carbost and Minginish area.
Listed as winter-closed; check seasonal opening before travelling.
National Trust for Scotland Glencoe Visitor Centre
National Trust for Scotland visitor centre with café, shop, exhibition and limited larger-vehicle parking.
Day-use only. Do not use coach parking for motorhomes. Overnight parking is not permitted.
Oban Filling Station
Fuel station with customer toilets and a convenience shop carrying everyday groceries and travel essentials.
Gleaner currently lists Mon–Sat 07:00–22:00 and Sun 08:00–22:00, open year-round. Check current hours before travel.
Oban North Pier Public Toilets & Showers
Council public toilets at Oban North Pier; the council asset register identifies the facility as public conveniences and showers.
Toilets: Apr–Sep 08:00–20:00; Oct–Mar 08:00–18:00; 50p cash entry; separate disabled access. Confirm current shower access/charges before approving the shower category.
Plockton Public Toilets
Seasonal public toilets in Plockton under the Highland Comfort Scheme.
Listed as winter-closed; check current seasonal opening before travelling.
Poolewe Public Toilets
Public toilet provision in Poolewe.
Check Council map for current and seasonal opening.
Portree Public Toilets
Public toilets in central Portree for a practical stop while travelling through the town.
Open year-round according to the Council listing; check current local notices.
Raasay Ferry Terminal Toilets
Customer and accessible toilets at Raasay ferry terminal.
Access follows terminal operation; check the ferry service before relying on the facility.
Sconser Ferry Terminal Toilets
Customer toilets in the ferry-terminal building at Sconser.
Access follows terminal operation; check ferry-service information before relying on the facility.
Shieldaig Public Toilets
Public toilet provision in Shieldaig village.
Check Council map or local notices for opening.
Silversands (Tougal) Community Toilets
Community-owned public toilets at Silversands/Tougal beach car park, upgraded with solar lighting.
Car park charges and restrictions apply between April and October. Check signs locally for current terms.
Strathcarron Public Toilets
Public toilet provision near the rail and road junction.
Check Council map for current or seasonal status.
Strontian Stores — public toilets
Public toilet provision at Strontian Stores under Highland Council’s Comfort Scheme.
Use respectfully and check any current local closures before travel. The Comfort Scheme provides visitor toilet access, but does not provide campervan waste disposal or a water refill point.
Taynuilt Public Toilets
24-hour council public toilet in Taynuilt, useful before or after more remote legs around Loch Etive and the A85.
24 hours, year-round per Argyll & Bute Council.
The Storr Visitor Facilities
Visitor facilities at The Storr with a free motorhome waste-disposal point, public toilets and EV charging.
Waste disposal and toilets are described as free to use; check on-site notices and live charger status.
Uig Ferry Terminal Facilities
Customer toilets in the terminal building with public EV charging in the council car park beside the terminal.
Terminal toilets depend on terminal access; check ferry-terminal opening and live charger status.
Uig Filling Station
Fuel station beside Uig ferry terminal with unleaded, diesel, autogas, a shop and customer toilets.
24-hour pay-at-pump fuel is advertised; staffed hours vary and should be checked for shop or toilet access.
Ullapool Ferry Terminal Toilets
Passenger toilets at the CalMac terminal.
Access follows terminal opening and sailing operations.
Ullapool Public Toilets
Council-listed public toilets serving the town centre.
Check the current Council map for opening status.
West End Garage
Fuel station on the western approach to Portree with unleaded, diesel, LPG and customer toilets.
24-hour pay-at-pump fuel is advertised; staffed hours vary by day and should be checked before relying on the shop or toilets.