My husband & I are doing a 10-day self-drive tour of Scotland & Ireland in September, with hotel stays in Edinburgh & Dublin and b&bs for the majority of our trip. What is the availability of bathrooms on routes through County Clare, for example or the Scotland Highlands? Any info/tips appreciated.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
TIs, attractions, gas stations. Every once in a while a public municipal one which may or may not be gratis.
Posted by
Land of La
8658 posts
Pubs.
Posted by
Pensacola
9110 posts
Pubs and eateries are for customer use only and usually signed accordingly.
Posted by
Genesee, ID
1840 posts
In the Scotland Highlands we have used the space behind trees and bushes a number of times.
Posted by
OP
Kingfield, Maine, USA
3 posts
Lol! I had considered the tree option also. Thanks for all good feedback.
Posted by
New York City, NY, USA
5678 posts
There are public bathroom in Scotland in both the lowlands and the highlands. Some are in small towns. Some are in the parks and recreation areas, and sometimes you're in the heather (not so many trees in the highlands.) The only time I needed the heather was when I was off hiking in the countryside. Pam
Posted by
Texas
518 posts
We found many gas station/convenience stores in Ireland, much the same as in the US except much cleaner. They all had toilets.
In Scotland, we used restaurants, pubs, and sometimes public toilets in the towns.
Posted by
Santa Maria
88 posts
Pubs abound in Ireland, and I've been told that they are free.
However, I still buy a drink or snack. Haven't been to the Highlands, but will next month. My Scottish friend advised me to not pass up a pub or café, as potty stops are few and far between.
Posted by
OP
Kingfield, Maine, USA
3 posts
Thank you!