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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

09 January 2026

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

11 December 2017

Red Monday

New mum asks for 6,240 people to give blood in the next two weeks.

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.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 31 January

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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.

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