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The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.
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Plasma donation is similar to blood donation, except that it uses a different machine and takes up to 90mins. You can give plasma as often as every four weeks at one of our five city donor centres.
Children at session
Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian
Been abroad recently?
If you've visited countries with malaria, dengue fever or other tropical virus risks, you might not be able to donate for a while.
Quick quiz
The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.
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Are you the type to save a+ life?
Knowing your blood group is important. You can see your blood type on your donor card, or simply ask next time you give blood.
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15 December 2025
MAT with donation now live across Scotland
05 December 2025
Your O Negative blood keeps Scotland moving this festive season
04 December 2025
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.
03 December 2025
Christmas 2025: Nicolle and Alexandria
Dunfermline mummy Nicolle Hollick explains just how critical blood donations were for her family.
02 December 2025
Christmas campaign calls for new donors as figures reveal less than 2% of Scots are blood donors
Christmas campaign calls for new donors as figures reveal less than 2% of Scots are blood donors
01 December 2025
Festive opening hours 2025/26
Book an appointment to donate over Christmas and New Year