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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.

09 August 2019

Blood brothers

Falkirk brothers Andrew and Steven Millar credit sibling rivalry for making them the dedicated blood donors they are today.

Inverness donor Paul Marrs became a blood donor when he was a teenager. 30 years (and 30 donations) later, he's still saving lives.

Little Acorns nursery visits Aberdeen Donor Centre

Revised hours for donor contact team.

Every single day, the medical team from the Main Recovery Unit at the Royal Infirmary Edinburgh see the difference your blood donations make to patients.

19 July 2019

A donor's legacy

DSM Nutrition staff give blood in memory of a much loved colleague

After giving blood and platelets for half a century, Douglas Horne has made a difference to the lives of at least 450 people.

All five blood donor centres in Scotland can now give donors access to the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service’s new online accounts system.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Tuesday 18 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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