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The yellow shopfront of the optical boutique on Johnston's Lane, Dundee.
Dundee

Land O'Spex

An independent optician in a yellow-fronted shop on Johnston's Lane, Dundee, with designer, vintage and classic frames.

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Land O'Spex, which many Dundonians still know by its old name, Spex Pistols, is an independent optician tucked into Johnston's Lane off the Westport, and its shopfront alone is worth the detour: bright yellow woodwork, small-paned windows full of frames, and a big painted mural of a woman in white cat's-eye glasses on the wall beside it, with a blue bicycle parked below.

Inside, tall wooden cabinets glow with row upon row of frames, designer, vintage and classic, among old cameras, tins and curiosities, and there is a playful stand of frames under a sign telling you to be cool and wear them. It is a place to find a pair unlike anyone else's, and the staff are known for being helpful. It opens Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 5pm.

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Before you go

Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.

4 Johnston's Lane, Westport, Dundee.

Mon to Sat
10:00 to 17:00.
Sun
Closed.

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
10am–5pm
Tuesday
10am–5pm
Wednesday
10am–5pm
Thursday
10am–5pm
Friday
10am–5pm
Saturday
10am–5pm
Sunday
Closed

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Where it is

4 Johnston's Lane, Westport, Dundee.

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