Fresh hope Dornie toilets will stay open

Highland Council has told the constituency MSP it is confident it can keep the under-threat toilets at Dornie Hall open.

Kate Forbes MSP had raised the potential closure of the toilets with the council on behalf of constituents after the local authority ended a funding agreement with Dornie and District Community Hall Association for use of the facilities.

A lack of funding could lead to the closure of the toilets, which have disabled access and are coach-friendly.

Dornie Hall is a short distance from Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions, and a petition has gathered more than 4,500 signatures.

Kate Forbes MSP said: ‘I had written to Highland Council because of the concerns raised locally. The toilets are clearly well used, particularly at the height of the tourism season.

‘Highland Council has obviously been listening and thanks to the efforts of local councillors and local people, I am hopeful the toilets will remain open. They are the only disabled toilets in the area and due to the layout of the car park many coach parties use the facilities. If these toilets close, there will be no provision locally.

‘This could result in an increase in outside toileting which will only have a negative effect on the local environment. I remain hopeful Highland Council can reach an amicable solution with Dornie and District Community Hall Association to fund these toilets.’