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Your O Negative blood keeps Scotland moving this festive season
As an O Negative donor, you play an incredible role in saving lives across Scotland. Your blood can be given to anyone in an emergency - making your gift vital during the festive season, when donations can drop by up to 20%
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Christmas 2025: Kelly's story
'I had to prepare Millie for the possibility that Mum wouldn’t be there on Christmas Day,' says Kelly Butler, 34, from Aberdeen. 'It was really tough.'
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Christmas 2025: Nicolle and Alexandria
This Christmas, you may have seen baby Alexandria on the news. Dunfermline mummy Nicolle Hollick has taken the time to explain to the people of Scotland just how critical blood donations were for her family.
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Festive opening hours 2025/26
This winter, Scotland needs new blood donors. You can book an appointment by clicking the links below, or by calling 0345 90 90 999 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).
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Christmas campaign calls for new donors as figures reveal less than 2% of Scots are blood donors
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is calling on people across Scotland to register as a blood donor, as new figures show the number of people actively donating has fallen from around 3% of the population to under 2%.
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Highland Hockey’s life-saving legacy sparks drive for team blood donations
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is proud to announce a new collaboration with Scottish Masters Hockey, inspired by the winning efforts of Highland Hockey Club in Inverness.
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Donate in December: Give blood, platelets or plasma for Scotland
This year, Scotland needs 15,000 people to donate in December.
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Important: 50 days left to save a life
NHS Scotland faces a busy winter – and SNBTS needs over 25,000 donors to come forward and book your appointment before Hogmanay.
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High spec blood: A festive tale told through Christmas puddings
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.
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Making a difference
We’re thrilled to announce that the ‘Give Blood, Save Lives’ campaign - created in partnership with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service and Highland News and Media (HNM) - has been shortlisted for the 2025 Making a Difference Award as part of Journalism Matters week. The winner will be chosen by public vote.