Meet the Kilmarnock Optometrists
Alistair Duff
Alistair is Dad to Murray and Fearne. He is an avid Kilmarnock football fan and loves fast cars.
Lesley Smith
Lesley loves to stay active and has cycled from London to Paris. She follows Kilmarnock Football Club and likes to travel.
Holly Leitch
Holly has been with Urquharts for six years, recently completing her Pre Registration year after graduating from Glasgow Caledonian University. Holly’s favourite holiday was skiing in Canada and she plays violin.
Meet the Kilmarnock Team
Pamela Murray
Pamela has worked at Urquharts for 7 years and is now our Regional Manager, she oversees the day to day running of the practices. Pamela and her daughter Ellie love spending time outdoors on their bikes or hiking, and her favourite place is Barcelona.
Angie Simpson
Angie joined the team in 2022 and brings many years of experience & knowledge to our patients in Kilmarnock. Outside of work Angie loves spending time with her daughter.
Heather Hargreaves
Heather looks after frame buying for all our practices, she selects exclusive brands and unique frames for our communities in Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway. In her free time Heather loves being with her family.
Sandra Porter
Sandra has been at Urquharts for 15 years, she loves travelling to new places and her favourite movie is Dracula.
Janis Cole
Janis has worked in optics for over twenty years. She loves staying active and has walked the West Highland Way.
Catriona Bryson
Catriona has been in Optics for a number of years and lives locally to our practice in Kilmarnock. She is an experienced Optical Assistant, who outside of work has a passion for Rally Driving.
Gabriella Carrino
Gabriella currently works at our practice in Kilmarnock every Saturday. She is studying to be an Optometrist at Glasgow Caledonian University and is currently in her fourth year.
Baila Ahmed
Baila joined Urquhart Opticians in November 2023 and has over 10 years experience in the world of Optics.
Connie Simpson
Connie joined Urquhart Opticians in November 2023 and previously worked with a High Street Opticians. Connie has an interest in Psychology, having previously studied it in formal education.
