They may not have cisterns of marble, seats of down or flush with volcanic mineral water.
But some of Fife’s public conveniences are pure gold, silver and platinum, according to the British Toilet Association.
The kingdom was flushed with success in the National Loo of the Year Awards, with WCs along its coastal path tapping coveted accolades.
Judges reckoned the best place to spend a penny in Fife was the Harbourmaster’s House in Dysart, which scooped a platinum award.
Aberdour had a double whammy, with loos at both Black Sands (Shore Road) and Silver Sands winning gold awards. Other gold-standard lavatories were at Kinghorn and Kingsbarns beaches and Eden Estuary Centre, Guardbridge.
Both Elie’s toilets at the harbour and at Ruby Bay were given silver commendations. Five of the facilities were successful for the second year in a row and six have been shortlisted for an overall national award.
Fife Coast and Countryside Trust looks after the toilets.
Its chief executive Amanda McFarlane said: “We are delighted that so many of the facilities have been nationally recognised.
“I would like to say a huge thank you to our dedicated staff for their commitment to maintaining these much-needed facilities to the highest possible standards.”
Some of the winning toilets were threatened with closure until a U-turn by Fife Council last year, including those at Aberdour and Kinghorn.