I AM a tourist guide and play a small part in welcoming people to Scotland in the summer months. However, it would seem that Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority does not provide much of a welcome to the picturesque village of Luss because of its policy of charging for use of the toilet facilities.

Many tourists who arrive in Luss on coaches have often just arrived in Scotland on cruise ships berthed at Ocean Terminal, Greenock, and do not possess coins or notes in any currency. On many occasions I have provided the necessary coins in order that they can use these facilities. Many of these tourists are seniors.

In addition, many of the tourists who come to Luss do not speak English and there is no information or signage in any other language regarding the charges for these toilet facilities. On my last visit with a group of tourists to Luss in late September the change machine was out of order and this caused considerable frustration. The sole attendant is put under much pressure when situations like this arise.

Major tourist attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyroodhouse and Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery have free toilet facilities. I suggest that Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority follow their example by abolishing the charges in Luss, which is also a major tourist attraction with 750,000 people visiting the village each year.

John Fyfe Anderson,

55 Kingston Road, Bishopton.