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Happy birthday Lochie!

13 January 2026

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

Blood supplies across Scotland have been adversely affected by severe snow and freezing temperatures, and supplies of six out of the eight blood groups are needed now

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.

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

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Thursday 29 January

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