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J M MacDonald

8 View Place, IV2 4SA, Inverness

4.9 69 reviews Book Eye or Hearing Test Today
Free Parking Available

Free Parking Available

No Wheelchair Accessible Car Park

No Wheelchair Accessible Car Park

Credit, Debit Card, and NFC Mobile Payments

Credit, Debit Card, and NFC Mobile Payments

Interest Free Flexible Payments Available

Interest Free Flexible Payments Available

Opening Hours

Warning Closed between 1pm - 2pm Monday - Friday

Monday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Wednesday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday Closed

Store services

About Our Inverness Opticians

Are you searching for an optician? Inverness is home to J M MacDonald, a long established eye clinic delivering expert eye and hearing care, located conveniently alongside Scotland’s famous River Ness.

Our professional opticians in Inverness can offer a full range of services, including basic eye health assessments, eye tests, contact lens checks, and specialised eye care. This includes free NHS services for qualifying patients.
When it’s time to choose a new pair of glasses, our eye clinic stocks a wide range of high quality frames that can be adjusted to suit all needs and complex prescriptions, including the addition of photochromic, polarised, and thinned lenses.

If you’re located in Inverness, hearing services are also available in our store, including general tests and hearing aid fitting. Advanced Hearsmart appointments can be booked with the store's audiologist Finlay, which include a health check and ear wax removal for £70.

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, or get in touch with the store.

Services Available at Our Opticians in Inverness

Eye Care in Inverness

Every optometrist at J M MacDonald is registered with the General Optical Council and can deliver a range of eye care services directly from our Inverness eye clinic, including OCT Scans, Digital Retinal Photography, and Myopia Management.

Come and visit us in Inverness to speak to our experts about contact lenses, discuss any eye health concerns, or book an eye care appointment with our team of optometrists.

Get your eye health checked.

Eye Tests in Inverness

Regular eye tests are essential for identifying and addressing underlying eye health conditions, as well as ensuring your prescription is up to date.

Free eye tests for Inverness residents are  available to book through J M MacDonald for qualifying NHS patients.

We stock an impressive selection of lenses, and our store staff can help you to choose the best frames for your individual needs.

Book an eye test today.

Where to Find Us

J M MacDonald Opticians Inverness is conveniently located at 8 View Place, just off Haugh Road. We can be reached by foot, car, or public transport. 

Please be aware that the store does not have step free access.

Car

There are a few car parks in the area, as well as on street parking paid for via a parking metre on Castle Street.

The closest large car park is Castle Street Town House Car Park, which is around 4 minutes away on foot.

Dedicated car park (up to 6 cars) at Ness Court, easily found on Google maps.

Bus

There is a bus stop opposite View Place that is serviced by the 14 and 14C bus routes, as well as stops serviced by more routes a short distance down the road.

Inverness Bus Station is the main terminal in Inverness, and is a short 12 minute walk away from our store.

Train

Our opticians is approximately a 10 minute walk away from Inverness Railway Station, which can be reached by services coming from across Scotland.

Meet The Team

Ellen torrane optom

Ellen Torrance

Optometrist
Katie davis dispenser

Katie Davis

Dispenser and Ear Care Professional
Ruth clayton optom

Ruth Clayton

Optometrist
Finlay Audiologist

Finlay MacLean

Audiologist
Nikki Wood

Nikki Wood

Optical Assistant / Ear Care Professional

She joined D&T Elgin in 2004 as a receptionist, later working in the lab before becoming an Optical Assistant in Nairn in September 2024. Having completed her ECP training, she now works across the Elgin, Nairn, and Inverness practices.

Customer Reviews

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David P Dewar

a month ago

Treated with care and consideration. Very happy with professional care.

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Adrienne Ross

a month ago

Sophie is just the most pleasant person to deal with. She is bright and bubbly and makes you feel so at ease. She talks you through what will happen and makes you feel confident every step of the way. If only all professionals were as awesome as she is!

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Liz Nicholson

5 months ago

Natalie was excellent and understanding. I had been rather ill for a few months and had lost a close relative and managed to get my timings a little mixed up. She gave my eyes a thorough examination and is sending a consent form to my GP practice to get a copy of the last communication from The Eye Clinic at Raigmore. Thanks to Katie for sending through the form which I have signed and sent back by email.

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Eilidh Boyle

6 months ago

My experience was great. All of the staff are friendly and very helpful. I have chosen glasses which I absolutely adore and I am glad there is a payment plan that can be put in place, as that is a really handy thing to have :)

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Morag Campbell

6 months ago

Friendly, helpful and efficient staff. Always a positive experience since I joined the practice over 30 years ago. Thank you JM MacDonald

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