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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.

On Saturday 13th August, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) teamed up with Bloody Rugby at Preston Lodge rugby football club.

We're asking male A and AB donors to make a special effort to give blood in the next few weeks, to help us produce a range of lifesaving blood products.

Scotland needs more platelet donors - find out more from some real donors

Plan your journey in advance.

Read about the real donors featuring in our new campaign

New ad campaign featuring blood donors from across Scotland launches on World Blood Donor Day 2022.

Wellbank Village Hall opened its doors and welcomed 63 donors from the DD5 and DD4 postcode area on Thursday 12 May 2022.

Find out more about high spec O negative blood, and why it's so special.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 14 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