Purcell Opticians

Purcell Opticians Your Local Independent Opticians. Offering a more personal approach to eyecare.

Local Independent Opticians established in 2007, providing the highest level of eye care and quality eyewear in a friendly and relaxed environment. We offer a more personal approach: spending time on the eye examination, using the most up to date optical technology, such as digital retinal photography on all of our patients, dispensing eyewear when required or simply giving honest impartial advice.

- Free NHS eye examinations
- Huge selection of frames to suit all budgets and tastes
- Wide range of free glasses for children and adults entitled to an NHS voucher
- Contact lenses
- Customer Car Park and Disabled Access

We now also provide Hearing Care!

10/11/2025

Purcell Opticians will be hosting a Ray-Ban | Meta Demonstration Day on Monday, 17th November. The demonstration day will provide an opportunity for sight impaired individuals to explore how the latest smart glasses technology can support independence and connection.
Discover the innovative Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, featuring the incredible Be My Eyes integration, a groundbreaking tool that provides real-time visual assistance through AI or live volunteers.
🗓 Date: Monday 17th November
📍 Location: Purcell Opticians, 1 Academy Street, Castle Douglas, DG7 1AP
🕒 By Appointment Only – Spaces Are Limited!
This is a fantastic opportunity to see, hear, and experience how wearable technology can make everyday life more accessible.
📞 To book your appointment or find out more, please contact Chelsea on 01556 504456 or email at info@purcellopticians.co.uk

03/11/2025

Capture the magic with Rayban Meta!

A Halloween weekend in Castle Douglas, pumpkin carving, a trip to Ernespie Farm, and lovely food and drink supplied by some of our favourite local businesses!

Henderson Butchers for some lovely juicy steaks,
The Galloway Tap (Beer Without Borders) for some delicious local craft beers,
Harris&Co for a beautiful custom hamper with some Prosecco, red wine, and snacks,
The Cake Lady for some sweet treats,
All enjoyed at The Byre farm holiday
Trip to Ernespie Farm to finish the weekend, and to top it off the sun was shining!

All captured hands free using our RayBan Meta Smart Glasses, available to try at Purcell Opticians.


29/10/2025

Our RayBan Meta smart glasses let you capture photos, make phone calls, play music and lots more, all hands free from your glasses!

Check out some footage captured while playing tourist and sightseeing in London 😎

Different styles and options available, why not come and see us to try them out? 🤓

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been nominated for Hearing Care Practice of the Year at the Scottish Optometry A...
29/10/2025

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been nominated for Hearing Care Practice of the Year at the Scottish Optometry Awards 2025!

A huge thank you to our amazing team and patients for making this possible. 💙

Our window has gone frightfully festive for Halloween — cobwebs, creepy crawlies, and a few resting souls keeping an eye...
28/10/2025

Our window has gone frightfully festive for Halloween — cobwebs, creepy crawlies, and a few resting souls keeping an eye on things. 👻

Don’t let your vision become a horror story — come in for an eye test before the ghosts of blurry sight come to haunt you! 🕸️🧙‍♀️

Pop by, peek through our spooky display, and keep those peepers pumpkin-perfect! 🧡

17/10/2025

Recognise this friendly face?👀

Our Director and Optometrist Mitchell is excited to tell you all about our Rayban Metas!🕶️

Call the practice on 01556 504456, pop in or book a dispense appointment online at www.purcellopticians.co.uk to organise your Meta Demo with the team!🥸

25/09/2025

Want to capture every moment?

Our Optometrist Mitch has captured a day in the life!

No need to pull your camera or phone out to catch that important picture - Discover hands free photography with Rayban Meta!

Endless amazing features, with instant image and video capture with the touch of a button or voice command - all from your glasses!

Enquire with us to find out more 😎

✨Purcells in the Community✨Our team member Sally had a great time on Monday volunteering at Stepping Stones Community La...
17/09/2025

✨Purcells in the Community✨

Our team member Sally had a great time on Monday volunteering at Stepping Stones Community Larder & Foodbank on St Andrews Street right here in Castle Douglas!

A great resource right on our doorsteps for that little helping hand and it’s available to EVERYONE! Leanne and the team there do such an amazing job for the community 👏🏻👏🏻

Mitchell and Sally then popped down on Wednesday morning with a donation that we know will be put to great use by this lovely group!

At Purcells we love to give back to the community, reach out to us if you know of a worthwhile cause! 🤗🤗

✨🥸 The Purcell Team 🥸✨The friendly faces you'll meet in store 🤩
10/09/2025

✨🥸 The Purcell Team 🥸✨

The friendly faces you'll meet in store 🤩

🍂 Here comes Autumn! 🍂Can you spot the black cat?🐾Let us know if you can!
08/09/2025

🍂 Here comes Autumn! 🍂

Can you spot the black cat?🐾
Let us know if you can!

The team have been doing some frame repair training this afternoon 🪄We are always happy to help where we can if you have...
05/09/2025

The team have been doing some frame repair training this afternoon 🪄

We are always happy to help where we can if you have an accident with your glasses 🛠️

Address

1 Academy Street
Castle Douglas
DG71AP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441556504456

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