Tom Baird Opticians

Tom Baird Opticians 70 Dockhead Street, Saltcoats

01294 462333

35 Years experience. Quality family eyecare.

02/06/2026

✨ Exciting News! ✨

We're delighted to announce that we have joined forces with Tom Baird Opticians.

As Tom begins his very well deserved retirement, we'd like to thank him for his years of dedicated care and service to the local community. We look forward to welcoming and continuing to care for his patients from our Saltcoats practice on Chapelwell Street.

We're also thrilled to welcome LauraJane to the team! She has joined Practice Manager Chris and the rest of the Saltcoats team, and we're delighted to have her on board as we begin this exciting new chapter together.

We look forward to seeing both familiar and new faces in practice soon ❤️

30/05/2026

Well folks thats it the A Team have left the building! As I turn my key for the very last time at Tom Baird Opticians I would like to thank you all for the craziest 15 years I genuinly love seeing most of your faces coming through the door even the more challanging ones lol. it has been a pleasure.
Tom what can i say there will never be another boss like you thank you for your nonsesne.
and never forgetting the best wee work wife, Julie thank you for the laughs and wiping up my tears i will miss working with you more than you will ever know! BUT new challanges and adventures lie ahead for this wee wummin so i'll see you round the corner folks come keep me busy at Urquharts (I hope they are ready for me).
All my love Laurajane x

28/05/2026

After 31 amazing years, the time has come for me to hang up my specs and say goodbye.

I would like to thank all our wonderful patients, past and present, for the kindness, loyalty, laughter, and support you have given me over the years. It has truly been an honour and privilege to be part of your lives for so long. and I will cherish the memories and friendships made along the way.

A very special thank you also goes to Laura- my sidekick, partner in crime, and the person who somehow kept me sane on the busiest of days! We laughed our way through many hectic crazy clinics, stressful moments, and endless cans of coke! and I honestly couldn't have done it without you!

And thank you to Tom for all the years working together, the support, and many memorable moments over the years.

Being part of the practice for 31 years has been such a huge part of my life, and although its time for a new chapter, I will miss the daily chats, familiar faces, and being part of such a special community more than words can say.

Thank you all for making my career so special. I leave with a very full heart.

Julie.###

Can’t believe I’m writing this but after 31 years at the Saltcoats practice I’d like to let all my patients/clients know...
15/05/2026

Can’t believe I’m writing this but after 31 years at the Saltcoats practice I’d like to let all my patients/clients know I am about to retire. When I took over the business in 2014 I said I would probably give it 10 years so I’m happy to have squeezed out another couple of years.
I’d like to say a big thank you to Julie and LauraJane who have been with me for the full time - I couldn’t have done this without them. I unexpectedly became a practice owner without any business experience and their sterling work out front allowed me to concentrate more on the clinical side of things.Their diary management skills were exceptional and it wasn’t uncommon for the end-of-day diary to bear little resemblance to what it looked like at 9am. I’ll miss them both very much.
It’s been an honour and a pleasure to have been be able to provide eye care to the people of the ThreeTowns and beyond. I thank everyone for their loyalty and friendliness. I’d like to think I created a relaxed atmosphere in the consulting room for you. Many laughs were had and many interesting and unusual cases were put my way. We always got there in the end, (didn’t we)?
Your records are being transferred to Urquhart’s, just a stones throw away (if stones could bend round corners). You’ll be in great hands as they are lovely people, very community oriented and super- professional. Laurajane is moving there too so there will still be a familiar face to rib you her unique style.
Last clinic day is Thursday 28th May.
Au Revoir
Tom

19/03/2026

We will be closed for a few days due to a combination of staff lurgy and holidays. Sorry for any inconvenience. Should be open on Monday all being well.

Must be December
07/12/2025

Must be December

27/11/2025

In Scotland, you’re entitled to free regular NHS eye examination at your local optometrist or at home.

It tests more than just your sight, it also:

• checks the health of your eyes and can spot a range of sight-threatening conditions such as glaucoma
• looks for signs of other health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure

Find out more at: nhsinform.scot/optometry

We have a huge selection of new frames including Rayban, Guess, Bauhaus, Dario Martini and Mint Magnetics (that's the on...
03/04/2025

We have a huge selection of new frames including Rayban, Guess, Bauhaus, Dario Martini and Mint Magnetics (that's the ones with the clip-on night driving and sunglass attachments). Lots of budget and midrange designs too. Something for everyone, aren't we wonderful?

So it turned out to be more than a light breeze. We'll need to source a sign writer. Better still, a reward if anyone fi...
25/01/2025

So it turned out to be more than a light breeze. We'll need to source a sign writer. Better still, a reward if anyone finds it in their garden or street. Don't know what the reward will be yet but will probably be linked to chocolate and alcohol.

23/01/2025

Due to the impending apocalypse we have decided to close the practice tomorrow (Friday) and watch Bargain Hunt instead.
(Bet you it's just a light breeze).

Address

70 Dockhead Street
Saltcoats
KA2115EL

Opening Hours

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

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