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Important: 50 days left to save a life

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.

31 March 2023

Granite City Rollers roll up their sleeves

Granite City Rollers attend Aberdeen Donor Centre.

22 March 2023

Position statement: Leith dockyard

Hospitals in Scotland are currently well stocked, but please make an extra special effort to keep your blood donation appointment.

13 March 2023

#40thingsfor40

School friends reunite to give blood

03 March 2023

Inverness Shinty Club give blood

The squad hit off season with a fixture at Raigmore Hospital Blood Donor Centre

01 March 2023

DKMS. Could you be a stem cell donor?

Register with DKMS to become a stem cell donor.

15 December 2022

Bloodstocks: Weather update

We're asking blood and platelet donors to make an extra special effort to donate if it's safe for you to do so.

15 December 2022

Hannah and her family

Stephanie and Kenny are very grateful for blood donors this Christmas.

25 November 2022

Important - Where to give blood in Dundee

December give blood sessions will take place at The Overgate.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 16 November

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A-
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B+
AB+

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