He is working with a friend in the construction industry on the scheme at Anniesland Cross.

The loos, which are C-listed and stand on a traffic island at the busy intersection, have been unused for 15 years.

Now they are to become a tapas bar, due to open in the autumn with the bill for the refurbishment expected to be about £300,000.

German-born Albertz is working with local construction firm, Craigieburn, whose owner Dougie McKirkle is a friend.

Moray Council's move to cut the arts grant will save £62,000 for the rest of this year, and £94,000 in 2013/14, but brought a backlash from writers, artists, musicians and the local MSP.

The Scottish Government urged the local authority, which is run by a Conservative and Independent coalition and is trying to save £30 million a year, to reassess the decision.

A spokesman said: "The Scottish Government views and values culture and the arts as of key importance to Scotland.