We are delighted to announce the opening of our new practice, with Optometrist Carol Semple heading the team in Ayr.
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We are delighted to sponsor the annual Ayrshire Hospice Ladies Lunch for a second year.
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Here at Urquharts we are passionate about our local communities across Ayrshire, so we are featuring other local independent businesses who deliver an expert service with the best products.
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The only Eye Care Clinic dedicated to Kilmarnock Football Fans. Make an appointment for any Saturday match day and get your eyes tested while discussing all things Kilmarnock Football Club with our Optician Alistair Duff.
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Say Hello to Natalie who works in our Troon practice. Natalie has just completed her Level 5 in Optical Care and loves spending time with her dog Harleigh.
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Our client Jim Douglas of our Prestwick branch recently completed the Mont Blanc Trek for Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. The Trek itself covers 67 miles in 4 days, passing through France, Switzerland and Italy. It includes Mont Blanc’s highest pass, the Grand Col Ferret at 2,490 meters – what an outstanding achievement!
Read More"At Urquhart Opticians, our vision is to be Scotland’s leading independent Eyecare Specialists. It’s a bold vision but one that our whole team is committed to and we strive every day to achieve it."
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Across Facebook and Google, we have 100+ 5* Reviews - something we are very proud of. The very best patient experience is at the heart of everything that we do and we love when people share their experience. Read what some of our clients have said...
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Over the past 12 months, all our colleagues have done a 'Meet the Team' - available on the blog section of our website. For the owners Alistair and Peter, we decided to do something slightly different. Check out their video...
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Did you know that we have a lab at our practice in Kilmarnock? Our Lab Manager Ian Donnelly has been with us for 30 years and we recently installed a new glazing machine. We've named it Lenzi!
Read MoreAre you the one? We're looking for an Optical Assistant to join our team.
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We're delighted to introduce Janis, one of our most experienced team members. Janis joined us from Optical Express in Kilmarnock where she was branch manager for almost 20 years. Janis works in our Kilmarnock practice and she loves walking - doing the West Highland Way in 5 days!
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An Ayrshire optometry group is celebrating after being shortlisted for the Scottish Independent Retail Awards.
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Ashley is the newest member of our team and works in Prestwick and Kilmarnock. She is going to be studying for her Level 5 in Optical Care next year, in between watching all of her favourite TV programmes on Serial Killers...
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Mary Ann is one of our longest serving team members. From the Western Isles, Mary Ann has a nursing degree, volunteers at the local hospice and likes to avoid the heat!
Read MoreJoin our award winning team as a part-time Optometrist. Help us to deliver on our mission of making a difference to people's lives by improving their vision.
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Urquhart Opticians have signed an exclusive agreement with one of the world’s leading tech innovators, bringing their devices to Ayrshire.
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Meet Joan Reid, one of our Dispensers in our Kilmarnock Practice. Joan has been with us for 18 months and her favourite brand of eyewear is Michael Kors.
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We are delighted to introduce Sandra, one of our longest serving team members at our practice in Kilmarnock. Sandra is a Level 7 Qualified Optical Assistant and outside of work she loves nothing more than some time to read.
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At Urquhart Opticians, our mission is to make a difference to people’s life by improving their vision. We want to create meaningful relationships with our clients, to remain proudly independent and to show responsibility towards our team, clients and community.
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Meet Pamela, a member of our team in Kilmarnock. She is currently studying for her Level 5 in Optical Care and loves the outdoors.
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Imagine a future where you could design your own spectacles - the colour, the shape, the size! It might not be as far away as you think....
Read MoreLisa has been with Urquhart Opticians for over two years and recently qualified as an IP Optometrist. She plays basketball and used to play the bassoon.
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Holly is the youngest member of our team and has recently been given an unconditional offer to study Optometry at Glasgow Caledonian University, starting in September. She loves playing the Violin and is a big fan of Harry Potter.
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Please meet Yvette who joined us last summer. Yvette, recognised as our Fashion Queen, loves unique and stylish eyewear, has a diploma in medical administration and enjoys a bit of reality TV to relax.
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Ian is our Lab Technician and has been with us for 33 years. He has cut more than 250,000 lenses during this time and if you hear a cheer or a groan from our lab on a Saturday afternoon you will know that it is for Kilmarnock FC.
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Urquhart Opticians has this week confirmed its commitment to Troon town centre by opening new larger premises as part of a £100,000+ investment.
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Time to meet one of our Optometrists, Linda McColgan. Linda joined us last summer and works in both Kilmarnock and Prestwick. She is an outdoors person and loves to go on holiday in Scotland.
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Urquhart Opticians is set to double its size in Troon with a move to new premises.
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Meet Lynn, one of our team members in Troon. Lynn has always wanted to work in an Opticians and she leads all of our frame buying. If you want to see us stock a certain frame, Lynn is the person to speak to.
Read MoreUrquhart Opticians was named 'Outstanding Performing Business (less than 50 employees)' at the Ayrshire Business Awards and to support our continued growth, we are recruiting two Optical Assistants. If you want to work for an aspirational organisation where customers are at the very heart of everything we do....then we want to hear from you.
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