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14 June 2026

Happy World Blood Donor Day!

Every year on 14th June, countries across the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day.

10 June 2026

Gemma and Ada's story

This Blood Donor Week, staff member Gemma wants to share a special message with you all.

Livingston pilot will draw to a close on Sunday 31st March 2024. Please keep donating there until this time.

He thanks blood donors for helping him continue his cancer treatment

Scotland needs nearly 10,000 blood and platelet donors before Christmas

Best known for scoring tries for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland, Ollie Smith is also a dedicated blood donor.

There are 1,097 platelet donors across Scotland, and every single one of them is a star. However, this festive period, we need to find a few superstar donors

23 November 2023

Giving blood for Julie

Mark Williams shares why he and friends gave blood at RGU this week.

13 November 2023

High spec blood

A festive tale told through the medium of Christmas puddings.

Aberdeen University Kickboxing Club rolled up their sleeves to give blood as a group.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 14 June

We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.

Learn more about blood types