Member Login Contact Us Search DO Online Members and students For the public Policy and regulation About us ABDO advice on Covid-19 Join ABDO DISPENSING OPTICS Urquharts invests in three more practices Home > Urquharts invests in three more practices 25th November 2021 From left: Peter Telfer, Neil Gray, Linda Dempsey and Alistair Duff Urquhart Opticians has added three more optical practices to its existing five, through the acquisition of MacGregor Opticians in West Kilbride, Saltcoats and Stranraer. Peter Telfer, managing director of Urquharts, said: “We have always stressed that maintaining our values is the most important part of any acquisition, and in the three MacGregor practices, we have found an excellent fit. “Like our existing practices in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Troon, Prestwick and Kilwinning, the new locations are already strongly embedded within their local communities. This is very important to us, as we seek to play an active part anywhere we have a professional presence.” Optometrist Linda Dempsey who has been with Urquharts for four years, has been appointed director of the Stranraer practice and has invested in the practice as a co-owner. Neil Gray, director and co-owner of the Kilwinning practice, adds responsibility for Saltcoats and West Kilbride. Urquharts has operated within Ayrshire for more than 100 years and recently launched a Care & Community Fund worth £1,000 each month to assist local charities and good causes,for which the three new locations are now eligible. The MacGregor Opticians practices were established in Saltcoats in 1988 with the sale arising this year through the retirement of the founder’s son, Brian Macgregor. Brian said: “I could not be happier to be passing my father’s legacy and my own life’s work on to the Urquharts team. Both sides have taken time to ensure it’s an exciting development for staff, clients and the community at large.” The six figure purchase of the MacGregor’s chain will be doubled over the next two years, as all three new practices will be refitted with upgraded facilities. Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Back issues Click here to view the current issue of Dispensing Optics Click here to view the back issues of Dispensing Optics Find out more about advertising with Dispensing Optics Contact Dispensing Optics Nicky Collinson, Editor 0797 903 3542 ncollinson@abdo.org.uk Dispensing Optics Jane Burnand, Assistant Editor 020 7298 5102 jburnand@abdo.org.uk Dispensing Optics Deanne Gray, Administration Manager dgray@abdo.org.uk About ABDO About Dispensing Optics Student & Members Privacy Policy Contact us Website design by IE Digital © ABDO 2019 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All