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20 May 2026

Scotland’s World Cup rivals unite to give blood and save lives

A World Cup-themed blood donation event brings together Scots, Haitians, Moroccans and Brazilians in a show of solidarity at Glasgow Donor Centre

06 May 2026

Scotland needs blood donors now as World Cup approaches

As Scotland prepares to take to the world stage at the World Cup for the first time in 28 years, SNBTS urges people across the country to take action off the pitch by giving blood now.

Social distancing might keep us apart but the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service are finding new ways of keeping in touch.

Black patients in Scotland are disproportionately affected by these serious inherited blood disorders. Find out what we do to help.

At the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service we’d like to raise awareness of World Sickle Cell Day today and take the time to say thank you to our blood donors.

This Sunday, on 14 June, countries around the world come together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).

Mother and daughter team up for double donation to save lives.

Collaborative report into evidence on gay and bisexual men and blood donation still due in 2020

Police Scotland give blood at Aberdeen Donor Centre.

Changes to Aberdeen Donor Centre opening hours

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 23 May

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