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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.

Last year we met 'Little Lion Man' Iain Norrie for the first time, as his mum thanked blood donors for saving his life. This year he wanted to say thank you himself.

Cough, splutter, sniff - it’s about to go viral.

23 September 2019

Living with sickle cell

How blood transfusion saves lives in sickle cell disorder.

17 September 2019

Lynsay’s story

In September 2014, Lynsay decided to become a blood donor. Three months later, blood donors saved her life.

Next year's Scotblood conference takes place on the 4th and 5th June 2020.

Giving blood shaped Karen's earliest memories – and her future actions.

21 August 2019

School talk success

Over the course of the year, we aim to speak to as many 17 year olds as possible through our school talks.

Colleagues from an Aberdeen-based urban sports charity have swapped BMXs for biscuits and climbing for cuppa’s to give blood together.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 21 November

We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.

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