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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.

At this time, we particularly need male AB donors to come forward.

It's that time of year again when you may be getting your vaccines.

If it’s been a while since you last donated, the team at your local donor centre would love to welcome you back.

Why do blood donations decline by up to 20% in autumn and winter?

After 50 blood donations at her workplace, Carol Sinclair is becoming a plasma donor.

30 September 2025

Treating sickle cell

September is sickle cell awareness month – but what is sickle cell disorder?

To help meet patient needs, we need to welcome 1,000 more.

Essential maintenance work is scheduled to begin on Sunday 21 September, affecting the entrance area of Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 10 December

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