Did you know you can reduce the risk of fainting by tensing certain muscles while you give blood?
Find out howHome
More about giving blood
Blood Donor 24
Blood Donor 24 is a team of emergency response donors who pledge to give blood within 24 hours.
Find out more
Give platelets
Patients across Scotland rely on platelets, including people with cancer and leukaemia .
Find out more
Blood types
How much do you know about your blood? We aim to have six days supply of each blood group at all times.
Find out more
The journey of donated blood
Each precious blood donation has a very short shelf life. We have to act fast to make sure it goes where it's needed.
Find out more
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
03 December 2019
Merry Christmas from Little Lion Man
Last year we met 'Little Lion Man' Iain Norrie for the first time, as his mum thanked blood donors for saving his life. This year he wanted to say thank you himself.
12 November 2019
Festive opening hours 2019/20
Our donor centres have different opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out when your local centre is open.
11 November 2019
High spec blood
A festive tale told through the medium of Christmas puddings.
14 October 2019
How flu season affects giving blood
Cough, splutter, sniff - it’s about to go viral.