Elgin pub wins platinum rating at Loo of the Year Awards

AN ELGIN pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets in the Loo of the Year Awards.

The Muckle Cross has been awarded a platinum rating by inspectors in the awards, which are aimed at improving standards of 'away from home' toilet provision across the United Kingdom.

Loo of the Year Awards inspectors make unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites across the UK to judge them. All toilets are graded silver, gold, platinum or diamond with unacceptable toilets not graded at all.

The toilets are judged against numerous criteria, including décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.

The Muckle Cross, a Wetherspoon pub, is managed by Alexander Beattie.

Mr Beattie said: "We are delighted with the award. Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in first-class condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors."

The Loo of the Year Awards managing director, Mike Bone, said: "The toilets at The Muckle Cross have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained. The pub richly deserves its platinum award."

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