J M MacDonald
8 View Place, IV2 4SA, Inverness
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Free Parking Available |
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No Wheelchair Accessible Car Park |
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Credit, Debit Card, and NFC Mobile Payments |
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Interest Free Flexible Payments Available |
Opening Hours
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
- OCT 3D Scanning Available
- Digital Retinal Photography
- Hearing Care
- Contact Lenses
- Colorimetry Clinics
- Hearsmart Appointment
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.
Book an appointment online, or get in touch with the store.
Services Available at Our Opticians in Inverness
Eye Care
- Routine eye tests
- OCT scans
- Digital retinal photography
- Contact lenses
- Colorimetry clinics
- Myopia management
Glasses
- Glasses fitting
- Designer frames
- Sunglasses
- Children’s glasses
- Glasses for men and women
- Specialist photochromic and polarised lenses
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.
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 Torrance
Optometrist
Katie Davis
Dispenser and Ear Care Professional
Ruth Clayton
Optometrist
Finlay MacLean
Audiologist
Nikki Wood
Optical Assistant / Ear Care ProfessionalShe 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.
