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St James Quarter showroom
Edinburgh

St James Quarter

3rd Floor, St James Quarter
Edinburgh
EH1 3AD
Opening times
Mon – Sat
9am – 8pm
Sunday
10am – 6pm
What to expect

Plan your
visit.

In the city’s landmark shopping quarter, with extended opening hours seven days a week. However you like to shop, you’re always welcome.

Our friendly, expert stylists are always on hand to help you find your perfect pair or are happy to let you browse at your own pace. The choice is always yours.

  • Just walk in

    No appointment needed for a browse or a fitting - pop in any time during opening hours.

  • Try the full collection

    Every frame, sunglass and accessory we make, to try on in person and in natural light.

  • Free adjustments & repairs

    Bring any IOLLA pair in for a tweak, a clean or a small repair, whether you bought online or in store.

  • Take your time

    Calm, unhurried and unpressured. Prefer to book ahead for a specific service? Reserve a slot below.

  • Lens bottle refills

    Bought a cleaning kit from us? Pop in whenever you’re passing and we’ll keep your cleaning fluid topped up.

  • Dog-friendly

    Bring your four-legged friend along. Every IOLLA showroom is dog-friendly.

A look inside

Step inside our
St James Quarter showroom.

Book ahead

Reserve a time that suits you.

You never need an appointment to visit us - just pop in whenever suits you. If you’d like to book dedicated time with our team for something specific, you’re welcome to do that below.

Product support

Questions about an order, your lenses or your frames? Book a dedicated chat with our team.

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In this showroom

Everything you need,
all under one roof.

The full collection to try on

Every frame, sunglass and accessory we make is here for you to try, in person, in natural light.

Varifocals & multifocal lenses

Our stylists take the precise measurements needed for accurate, comfortable varifocal lenses.

Frame adjustments & repairs

Pop in any time for a tweak, a clean or a small repair, whether you bought online or in store.

Bespoke styling advice

Friendly stylists on hand to help you find a shape, colour and fit you’ll genuinely love.

Good to know

Before you
visit.

Do you do eye tests in the showroom?

We don’t carry out eye tests in our showrooms. Just bring a valid, in-date prescription with you and we’ll take care of everything else.

How much does eyewear cost?

All our single-vision eyewear is £85, lenses included. We keep our pricing simple and accessible for everyone. See our full pricing.

How long will my glasses take?

Wondering when your glasses will be ready, or how returns work? See our delivery & returns for all the details.

Can you make glasses for children?

We cater to over-16s only. As we’re not optometrists, we’re unable to fit lenses for children.

Find us

How to
get here.

Edinburgh
3rd Floor, St James Quarter
Edinburgh
EH1 3AD
St James Quarter showroom

Public transport

At the top of Leith Walk, with St Andrew Square trams and buses moments away and Waverley station a five-minute walk.

Parking

On-site multi-storey car park (paid) with lift access to every floor of the quarter.

Accessibility

Fully step-free, with lifts and escalators up to our third-floor showroom.

Rated excellent

What our customers
say about us.

Real reviews from people who’ve visited our St James Quarter showroom.

Can’t make it in?

Try at home, or
try on screen.

Order frames to try at home, or use our virtual try-on to see how a pair suits you, all from the comfort of your sofa.