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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?

If you’re due to donate between 5th July and 12th July 2023, you won’t receive a paper invitation - you'll receive an email.

We're marking World Blood Donor Day by thanking blood donors who have given more regularly post pandemic.

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day.

We are asking a limited number of blood donors to take part in an exciting new project on genetic blood group testing, a technique which allows scientists to extend the amount of blood groups they can identify.

Following a guidance update from the Scottish Government, from the 16th of May donors attending sessions will no longer be advised to wear a Fluid Resistant Surgical Mask (FRSM) or face covering.

17 April 2023

Mr and Mrs

Dawn and Steven Hirons made their tenth donation together at Dundee Blood Donor Centre.

Granite City Rollers attend Aberdeen Donor Centre.

Hospitals in Scotland are currently well stocked, but please make an extra special effort to keep your blood donation appointment.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 29 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