To be ready to help Scotland’s patients at any time, we aim to stock six days’ worth of each blood type at all times.
See blood stock levelsHome
Make a difference
Give blood, plasma or platelets?
Find out what type of donation is right for you
Find out moreCurrent blood stock levels
Quick quiz
The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.
Take our quick quizChildren at session
Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian.
Find out moreMore 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
24 June 2025
Patients get to say a special thank you
Workplace Heroes: Teams roll up their sleeves to Give Blood across Edinburgh
Donor David Edes took in his 71st birthday this week by giving blood at Inverness Donor Centre.
14 June 2025
Happy World Blood Donor Day!
Every year on June 14, the world comes together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, a tribute to the heroes who donate blood and save lives every single day.
12 June 2025
Hope, strength, and giving back
At just 39, Nurse of the Year nominee Rachael Nixon is fighting for her life.