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Independent opticians secure two prestigious awards

We're delighted to have won two awards at the inaugural Scottish Optometry Awards. Read all about it

See the Difference – with our Enhanced Eye Exams and Enhanced Plus Eye Exams

Learn more about our Enhanced Eye Exams

We're Hiring : Experienced Optical Assistant/ Dispensing Optician

Puddock Lane Mural

Read all about our new mural at Prestwick

We're Hiring: Part Time Marketing Executive

Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: The Future of Wearable Tech

Learn more about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses!

Meet the Team...Daniel Queen

We are delighted to introduce Daniel, who works in our Eaglesham and Lanark practices.

Meet the Team - Anthea Gault...

Meet Anthea, one of our valued team members at our practice in Troon. Anthea has been part of our team for a couple of years and when she isn't working, you'll meet her at Centre Parcs!

Recruitment Open Evening

Join us on Tuesday 26th September for our Recruitment Open Evening. There is no need to register and please just visit our practice at 14 Portland Road between 5.30pm and 7pm.

Meet the Team - Angela Simpson...

Meet our Practice Manager in Kilmarnock, Angela Simpson...

Ray Ban Eyewear Event @ 16 Miller Road, Ayr

Join us on Thursday 7th September for our Ray Ban Eyewear Event @ 16 Miller Road, Ayr. View this complete Iconic Collection with the styling advice of our team and Ray Ban Brand Ambassadors.

Meet the Team - Chris Williams...

We're delighted to introduce to you, Chris Williams, one of our team members at our practice in Prestwick.

Speciality Contact Lenses - The art of the possible...

In this short blog, our Optometrist Amy Strang tells us about our Speciality Contact Lens Clinic that we run in Ayr. We love learning about Contact Lenses, but what use would it be if we didn't share it with anyone...Find out more about why almost anyone is suitable for Contact Lenses of some type.

Meet the Team - Ashley Paterson

We're delighted to introduce to you, Ashley Paterson, one of our team members in Lanark.

Urquhart Opticians expands with new Clarkston Practice

Urquhart Opticians has taken over the former Burnside McPhee practice in Clarkston – bringing its total number of practices to 12.

Goggles mean goals for young footballers thanks to optician’s donation

Our Care & Community Fund was delighted to support Lochryan Football Club.

Work Experience with Blair Blythe

In this Blog, Blair tells us all about his Work Experience with Urquhart Opticians...

Meet the Team - Sarah Walker

Meet Sarah, one of our optical assistants from Troon. Sarah joined our team in August 2021.

Meet the Team - Amy Strang

Meet Amy, one of our optometrists at Ayr. Amy joined our team in 2021 and loves hiking and her dog.

Award Winning Urquhart Opticians expands with two new practices

Read our new article about our recent expansion in Strathaven & Eaglesham.

Niamh's Work Experience Week

We recently had Niamh join us for work experience, read her blog on her week with Urquharts.

Be a part of our team!

We're recruiting an Optical Assistant to join our passionate, patient focused team. Applications are open until end of day Friday 2nd September.

Meet the Team - Joanna Murdoch

Meet Joanna from our Stranraer team, she loves hiking with her family and spends time fundraising for charity.

Meet the Team - Sharon Boyd

Learn more Sharon from our team in West Kilbride. Sharon has almost 10 years experience in Optics and loves spending time with her family.

Work with us!

We're recruiting an experienced Optical Assistant to join our Kilmarnock practice. Read more and get in touch...

Urquhart Opticians extends its reach with two new practices in Ayrshire and one in Dumfries and Galloway

Read our new article about our recent expansion in West Kilbride, Saltcoats & Stranraer.

Be Part of the Miller Road Team!

Join our newest practice at Miller Road, we're looking for the perfect person to be part of our expert team.

Meet the Team - Emma McKean

Say hello to Emma who is part of our team in Kilmarnock. She taught English in Japan and has over 4 years experience in optics.

Join our Kilmarnock team!

We're looking for an experienced Optical Assistant or Dispensing Optician to join our motivated & passionate team in Kilmarnock...

Former CEO of Black & Lizars joins Urquhart Opticians as Chair

Read our new article about the appointment of Mark Ross.

Meet the Team - Barbara Harrigan

Meet Barbara from our team in Troon, she loves supporting patients in practice and outside of work enjoys concerts & theatre.

Holly Graduates & Becomes Our Pre Reg Optometrist

We hear from Holly about finishing university and becoming a Pre Reg Optometrist at Urquharts.