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30 March 2026

Murray and Kit: 'A Pawsitive' force for good

Murray and his red lab guide dog Kit are well-kent faces at the Pitlochry session.

23 March 2026

Pageant queen highlights the beauty of blood donation

A beauty queen finalist has called for more blood donors to come forward, after treatment saved her life as a baby.

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).

Blood donor week is a celebration of blood donors in Scotland: it’s our chance to thank people who save lives.

You may find these leaflets helpful if you have been involved in or affected by a traumatic incident.

England and Scotland's blood stocks are at safe levels. If you have an appointment to give blood in the next few days, please do your best to keep it, particularly if you are blood group O negative.

Important information for donors who live in these areas.

Staff at Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service laboratories in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee have started offering young patients the chance to be trainee scientists for the day.

Young blogger Caitlin Lamont encourages Scotland to give blood

Thank you to Rt Hon Sadie Docherty, Lord Provost of the City of Glasgow who hosted an event at Glasgow City Chambers promoting the give blood campaign.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Thursday 16 April

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