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20 May 2026

Scotland’s World Cup rivals unite to give blood and save lives

A World Cup-themed blood donation event brings together Scots, Haitians, Moroccans and Brazilians in a show of solidarity at Glasgow Donor Centre

21 May 2026

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We've partnered up with Clyde, Forth, MFR, Northsound and Tay to promote blood donation during the World Cup.

Aberdeen Donor Centre car park has now reopened, so blood, plasma and platelet donors can once again park directly outside the centre.

As Scotland prepares to take to the world stage at the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, SNBTS urges people across the country to take action off the pitch by giving blood now.

When Graham was diagnosed with Myelodysplasia (a rare form of bone marrow cancer) last year, he quickly discovered how much he depended on donated blood.

Murray and his red lab guide dog Kit are well-kent faces at the Pitlochry session.

Pete became aware of how vital plasma is while working as a porter in Ninewells Hospital.

Scotland continues to make steady progress in putting the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry into practice.

A beauty queen finalist has called for more blood donors to come forward, after treatment saved her life as a baby.

Could you take time out from your busy weekend to give blood?

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Monday 25 May

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