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07 April 2025

Important: Blood, platelets and plasma - An Easter update

We must welcome around 7,000 blood, 280 platelet and almost 400 plasma donors over the next two weeks.

26 March 2025

First blood donation session in Orkney for 16 years

Kirkwall sessions will take place on 12th, 13th and 14th May 2025

How do I open an online donor account?

Thank you to Craigmount High School - Edinburgh

Register for our annual conference, Scotblood.

Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Donor Centres are CLOSED today, Friday 24th January. Aberdeen Donor Centre remains open.

From 31 January 2025 onwards, a change in blood donation procedures will mean older donors can keep donating.

Inspired by his Grandad, Josh motivates a new generation of blood donors.

Aberdeen Foresterhill loop access road to close as construction begins on new integrated mortuary.

Scotland is currently facing some challenges with adverse weather and seasonal illnesses.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 18 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