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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.

18 March 2026

Easter opening hours 2026

Could you take time out from your busy weekend to give blood?

SNBTS have kicked off our FIFA World Cup campaign early to ensure Scotland has sufficient blood supplies this summer.

Heather's car accident turned what should have been a straightforward birth into something far more uncertain.

Every day, Scotland needs around 450 blood donors to meet the needs of patients in hospitals across the country. However, fewer people are donating than before, and that puts pressure on Scotland’s blood supply.

SNBTS continually balances the need for blood, plasma and platelets with the number of donors available. This changes regularly, depending on what patients need at any given time.

As of right now, we would love to welcome female donors with the blood group AB to switch to plasma donation - both regular donors and those who haven't given for some time.

Cold-water swimmers from Aberdeen roll up their sleeves

29 January 2026

Happy birthday Lochie!

Lochie from Broughty Ferry celebrates his ninth birthday today.

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

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 27 March

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