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03 July 2025

Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre remains open for business

Due to essential maintenance work, there will be a number of disruptions around the entrance area.

30 June 2025

'Our patients rely on the generosity of donors'

We spoke with Izhar Khan, Consultant Nephrologist at NHS Grampian who explained why blood, platelets and plasma are so important for his patients.

This is a very special week – it is Blood Donor Week in Scotland, leading up to World Blood Donor Day on Saturday 14 June 2025.

University rugby club give blood as a group.

81 Orcadians came to give blood at the Pickaquoy Centre yesterday.

Firefighters John Allan and Andrew Kerr encourage others to make a difference.

This Easter weekend we have almost 1,000 appointments left to fill in Scotland.

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

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

How do I open an online donor account?

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 11 July

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