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World Blood Donor Day '25

Happy World Blood Donor Day 2025! This year's theme is "Hope"

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Quick quiz

The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.

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Children at session

Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian.

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More about giving blood

Give plasma

You can now give plasma in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness blood donor centres.

Children at session

Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian

Been abroad recently?

If you've visited countries with malaria, dengue fever or other tropical virus risks, you might not be able to donate for a while.

Quick quiz

The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.

Make a difference

Are you the type to save a+ life?

Knowing your blood group is important. You can see your blood type on your donor card, or simply ask next time you give blood.

Blood types

Latest news

This is a very special week – it is Blood Donor Week in Scotland, leading up to World Blood Donor Day on Saturday 14 June 2025.

University rugby club give blood as a group.

81 Orcadians came to give blood at the Pickaquoy Centre yesterday.

Firefighters John Allan and Andrew Kerr encourage others to make a difference.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 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