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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.

03 November 2025

Making a difference

We’re thrilled to announce that the ‘Give Blood, Save Lives’ campaign created in partnership with Highland News Group has been shortlisted for the 2025 Making a Difference Award.

09 October 2023

Flu vaccine - Can I give blood?

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

03 October 2023

New Culloden donor session in Smithton Church

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

20 September 2023

Celebrating 20 years of the Transfusion Team

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

18 September 2023

Edinburgh Lord Provost supports the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society (SABS)

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.

25 July 2023

Business as usual at Glasgow Donor Centre

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

14 July 2023

Parkrun celebrates 75th anniversary of our NHS

Runners celebrate blood donation around Scotland.

13 July 2023

Glasgow road closures during UCI Cycling World Championships

The city centre will be affected from 3rd – 13th August 2023.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 19 November

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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