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13 January 2026

Freezing temperatures see six of Scotland’s eight blood groups running low

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

'I had to prepare Millie for the possibility that Mum wouldn’t be there on Christmas Day,' says Kelly Butler, 34, from Aberdeen.

Dunfermline mummy Nicolle Hollick explains just how critical blood donations were for her family.

Christmas campaign calls for new donors as figures reveal less than 2% of Scots are blood donors

Book an appointment to donate over Christmas and New Year

We launch new collaboration with Scottish Masters Hockey, inspired by the winning efforts of Highland Hockey Club in Invernes

This year, Scotland needs 15,000 people to donate in December.

Scotland needs over 25,000 donors to give blood before Hogmanay

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.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 30 January

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