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14 June 2026

Happy World Blood Donor Day!

Every year on 14th June, countries across the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day.

10 June 2026

Gemma and Ada's story

This Blood Donor Week, staff member Gemma wants to share a special message with you all.

04 September 2024

Give once more in '24

If every donor could give blood two or more times per year, it would make a huge difference to patients in Scotland.

What do rain, flu and Jackson Lamb have in common?

Highland Hockey Club recently donated at Inverness Donor Centre.

Donors from Vroon Offshore Services give blood at Aberdeen Donor Centre.

Now in its 11th year, the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign encourages Muslims and people of all communities in Scotland to give blood during the Holy month of Muharram – the Islamic New Year.

Please be aware have started running 2 additional tests on all donations (blood, platelets and plasma).

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is rolling out a new confidential online survey today, to find out what donors feel about the healthcheck questionnaire.

We are asking people to continue to make an extra special effort to donate at this time, particularly if you are blood group O or A.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Monday 15 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