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06 November 2025

High spec blood: A festive tale told through Christmas puddings

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.

03 November 2025

Making a difference

We’re thrilled to announce that the ‘Give Blood, Save Lives’ campaign created in partnership with Highland News Group has been shortlisted for the 2025 Making a Difference Award.

This Christmas, Pam is thanking the blood donors who have helped her battle cancer and repeated treatments of chemotherapy.

This Christmas, Marie wants to thank the blood donors who helped her survive the traumatic birth of her first child - in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Changes to the questions asked of blood donors will ensure more gay and bisexual men are able to donate blood in the future.

Knit a blood group heart for your Christmas Tree.

07 December 2020

Do we have your number?

As an active donor, it's really helpful if we can contact you by text - can we ask you to check your details?

SNBTS signs up football clubs to help Scotland’s patients.

Radiographer Claire Easton had a novel idea for celebrating her 30th birthday in October this year, by encouraging over 30 people to sign up to give blood.

08 September 2020

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Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 12 November

We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.

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