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11 November 2025

Important: 50 days left to save a life

Scotland needs over 25,000 donors to give blood before Hogmanay

06 November 2025

High spec blood: A festive tale told through Christmas puddings

What do Christmas puddings and blood types have in common? On the surface, not much - but at this time of year, they make a handy metaphor for something both complex and life-saving.

From Monday 23 October 2023, visitors to some provinces in Italy (Rome, Latina and Lodi) will have to wait four weeks before donating.

It's that time of year again when you may be getting your flu vaccine.

Inverness blood donors are invited to give blood at a brand new session being held at Smithton Church.

Celebrating 20 years of the Transfusion Team – supporting safe, effective and efficient clinical transfusion practice in Scotland.

Depute Lord Provost gives blood at Edinburgh Donor Centre and supports Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society (SABS) blood donation campaign.

09 August 2023

17-65? Give it a go

Ann has just made her 100th donation - and encourages anyone aged 17-65 to give it a go.

From 31st July onwards, Glasgow Donor Centre will undergo refurbishment work.

Runners celebrate blood donation around Scotland.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 26 November

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