Long admired for its historical importance, cultural prowess and beautiful Gothic architecture, Edinburgh is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. A lesser known fact is that Edinburgh is also home to some of the UK’s best opticians, with a number of Optician Awards winners located in the town.
‘Edinburgh is a beautiful, vibrant place,’ says Steven Hislop, company director of The Opticians at Marchmont. ‘It’s an affluent city, with lots of students and families, and is especially nice when the sun is shining.’
Hislop opened his practice in 2009 after a career as a professional footballer for clubs Ross County and Inverness Caledonian Thistle. ‘Things have gone really well so far, we have grown year-on-year and I thoroughly enjoy my job,’ he says. Hislop employs an optometrist to do exams, while he mans the front desk and does the accounts.
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