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We kick off World Cup campaign by asking for new donors

26 February 2026

Blood donors save new mum

Heather's car accident turned what should have been a straightforward birth into something far more uncertain.

26 February 2026

How many more donors does Scotland need?

Every day, Scotland needs around 450 blood donors to meet the needs of patients in hospitals across the country. However, fewer people are donating than before, and that puts pressure on Scotland’s blood supply.

13 December 2021

Doctor thanks donors this Christmas

Dr Musa Watila, a specialty doctor in Neurology at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, thanks blood donors for providing the life changing transfusions he requires every eight weeks.

26 October 2021

Giving blood during COP26

From Sunday 31st October to Friday 12th November, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (also known as COP26) is taking place in Glasgow.

14 October 2021

Buildstore blood drive

Staff at a Livingston company have so many reasons for wanting to give blood.

07 October 2021

Five reasons donations dip in autumn

Think bugs, bake-off and Beast from the East...

01 September 2021

A wheely good thing to do

Keen cyclist Pete knows when his time to give blood rolls around, he can help save lives.

30 August 2021

Changes to Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre opening hours

From 3rd September 2021, Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre will be open on Fridays.

18 August 2021

A pint for Stella

A secret blood drive to honour Stella's 50th donation.

13 August 2021

Inverness Donor Centre: Now open on Fridays

From 20th August, Inverness Donor Centre will be open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 13 March

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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