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Stores Edinburgh New Town
Cubitts York Place Edinburgh

1 York Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3EB

Opening hours

Monday - Saturday 10:00-18:00
Sunday - 11:00-17:00

Services

Routine eye examinations
Enhanced OCT eye examinations
Frame repairs and adjustments
Lens changes
Bespoke services
This store is not wheelchair accessible

01315 638587 edinburghnewtown@cubitts.com
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Eye exams available for those aged 16 or older. We do not provide exams under the NHS or contact lens checks.

Our Edinburgh testing site at 1 York Place is a unique 18th century building nestled in the heart of the city’s New Town, by Scottish architect David Paton. With intricate plaster moulding and understated display cabinets, it is designed in accordance with the Library and Print Room of the Scottish National Gallery, which sits opposite.

The most illustrious of surroundings for an OCT eye examination.

Artwork includes David Michie’s OBE (1928 – 2015) Pigeons at Waverly Market and on the walls hang original maps and prints of Edinburgh, alongside a selection of vintage Aviemore ceramics.

The testing room, too, is a repository of art and beautiful design, the most illustrious of surroundings for an enhanced OCT eye examination.

The Cubitts Edinburgh, New Town collection

We've created two exclusive frames, inspired by our New Town neighbours and the store itself. Anderson, named after Robert Anderson (architect of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery). Featuring Neo-gothic lines, arched shapes and sculptural, chamfered rims. Elder, a bold, round silhouette inspired by the curvature of 1 York Place. Sleek surface details, a graphic connecting bridge and recessed acetate to create a statement.

A corner store, overlooking Edinburgh New Town

Display cabinets, inspired by the Scottish National Gallery

Bespoke waiting area at Cubitts Edinburgh New Town