Scottish shopping centre toilet earns title of best public loo of the year at UK 'toilet Oscars'

St James Quarter shopping centre in Edinburgh have been awarded the Public Toilet Entries award at the Loo of the Year Awards 2026.

Often nicknamed the ‘Toilet Oscars’, they have been identifying the best toilets in the UK for almost 40 years.

This is while St David’s Dewi Sant in Cardiff scooped up the coveted UK Loo of the Year Award Trophy Winner title.

Every entry receives an unannounced visit from an authorised Loo of the Year Awards inspector and is assessed against a wide range of judging criteria, which include signage and décor, fixtures and fittings, and overall standards of cleanliness and management.

The awards were presented at the official Loo Of The Year event, which took place on Wednesday, January 14, at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull.

St James Quarter wasn’t the only Scottish shopping centre to receive an award. Silverburn shopping centre in Glasgow received the national Period Dignity award.

This award recognises the centre’s commitment to providing free period products and inclusive washroom facilities. The centre was also highly commended for its baby changing and Changing Places facilities.

Clare Livingston, Marketing and Placemaking Manager of Silverburn, said: "It’s important to us that when guests spend time at Silverburn they feel welcome and comfortable every step of the way.

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"The Loo of the Year awards recognise destinations that go the extra mile to ensure their facilities exceed expectations, and we’re really proud to be acknowledged in this way.

“These facilities are vital for comfort and confidence, allowing our guests to feel safe and supported when visiting bathrooms outside of their own homes.”