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

09 January 2026

All donors are being asked to come forward if it is safe to do so.

08 January 2026

Can you give blood at a donor centre this week?

In the last 6 days we have lost 656 donations due to weather disruption. With the extreme weather continuing across the North of Scotland, it’s more important than ever to keep blood stocks healthy.

23 November 2017

Important news: Changes to donor deferral criteria

Changes to donor selection guidelines, first announced in July 2017, will take effect from 27th November 2017.

13 November 2017

Glasgow Blood Donor Awards 2017

138 of the Glasgow's most dedicated blood donors were honoured at the Glasgow Blood Donors Award Ceremony last week.

01 November 2017

Lord Provost of Edinburgh gives blood and thanks The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society and Blood Donors

Lord Provost of Edinburgh gives blood and thanks The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society and Blood Donors

06 October 2017

Biggar Science Festival, 5th - 8th October

We're delighted to be running two free events at the first ever Biggar Science Festival 5th - 8th October.

13 September 2017

Jack Copland Centre

Statement regarding Jack Copland Centre construction completion

23 July 2017

Changes to donor deferral criteria will allow more people the opportunity to give blood

Changes to donor deferral criteria will allow more people the opportunity to give blood

21 July 2017

Scottish family saves hundreds of lives

One Edinburgh family show how much two blood donors can do.

14 July 2017

Hepatitis A Update: Give blood as usual in Coatbridge and Airdrie

From 15 July 2017, donors living in ML5 and ML6 postcodes will be able to give blood as usual.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 21 January

O-
A-
B-
AB-
O+
A+
B+
AB+

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