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06 May 2026

Scotland needs blood donors now as World Cup approaches

As Scotland prepares to take to the world stage at the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, SNBTS urges people across the country to take action off the pitch by giving blood now.

31 March 2026

A rare cancer shows the value of blood donors

When Graham was diagnosed with Myelodysplasia (a rare form of bone marrow cancer) last year, he quickly discovered how much he depended on donated blood.

Dunfermline mummy Nicolle Hollick explains just how critical blood donations were for her family.

Christmas campaign calls for new donors as figures reveal less than 2% of Scots are blood donors

Book an appointment to donate over Christmas and New Year

We launch new collaboration with Scottish Masters Hockey, inspired by the winning efforts of Highland Hockey Club in Invernes

This year, Scotland needs 15,000 people to donate in December.

Scotland needs over 25,000 donors to give blood before Hogmanay

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.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Thursday 21 May

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