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

09 January 2026

All donors are being asked to come forward if it is safe to do so.

08 January 2026

Can you give blood at a donor centre this week?

In the last 6 days we have lost 656 donations due to weather disruption. With the extreme weather continuing across the North of Scotland, it’s more important than ever to keep blood stocks healthy.

18 February 2022

Moray donor William reaches 250 donations

William McCook began donating when he was just nineteen.

15 February 2022

Cabinet Secretary Humza Yousaf visits Dundee Donor Centre

14 February 2022

Another way to share the love this Valentine’s Day

Blood donors save first time mum Jenifer's life on Valentine's Day after a severe postpartum haemorrhage.

01 February 2022

Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre remains open through building work

Roadworks will continue from Tuesday 1st February until Spring 2022.

10 January 2022

Dundee Donor Centre: Change in opening hours

Dundee donors will be able to give blood on Tuesdays

30 December 2021

Glasgow donor David reaches amazing 700 donations

David first gave blood as a teen in 1966, and has donated regularly ever since.

20 December 2021

Home in time for Christmas - Freya's story

After ten blood transfusions in two months, six-year old Freya finally made it home for her family Christmas in 2020.

13 December 2021

Martine thanks the blood donors who helped save her life

The Dundee mum's life hung in the balance when her organs failed after giving birth.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Friday 16 January

O-
A-
B-
AB-
O+
A+
B+
AB+

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