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Freezing temperatures see six of Scotland’s eight blood groups running low

09 January 2026

All donors are being asked to come forward if it is safe to do so.

08 January 2026

Can you give blood at a donor centre this week?

In the last 6 days we have lost 656 donations due to weather disruption. With the extreme weather continuing across the North of Scotland, it’s more important than ever to keep blood stocks healthy.

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.

11 July 2023

New partnership brings stem cell donation to Scotland

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has announced it will be working in partnership with blood cancer charity DKMS.

05 July 2023

Donor health check questionnaire

We have recently adjusted the way we ask some questions on the Donor Health Check questionnaire.

27 June 2023

Important Information for donors due to donate early July

If you’re due to donate between 5th July and 12th July 2023, you won’t receive a paper invitation - you'll receive an email.

14 June 2023

World Blood Donor Day: Scotland’s blood donors rise to the post-pandemic challenge

We're marking World Blood Donor Day by thanking blood donors who have given more regularly post pandemic.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Tuesday 20 January

O-
A-
B-
AB-
O+
A+
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