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10 March 2026

We kick off World Cup campaign by asking for new donors

SNBTS have kicked off our FIFA World Cup campaign early to ensure Scotland has sufficient blood supplies this summer.

26 February 2026

Blood donors save new mum

Heather's car accident turned what should have been a straightforward birth into something far more uncertain.

Across Scotland, people and organisations are taking part in the International #MissingType campaign, by removing A’s, B’s and O’s from their signage and social media to highlight the need for new A, B, O and AB blood donors.

03 August 2016

Pauline's story

In the harsh winter of 2009, Pauline needed an emergency caesarean section to save her life - and her baby's.

We are updating the way we assess blood donors who have lived in malarial countries.

In the last few hours of World Blood Donor Day 2016, iconic buildings around Scotland lit up red in support.

Meet the doggy donors from the Pet Blood Bank UK who have helped give dogs across the country life saving transfusions.

20 May 2016

Axel's story

In memory of her son Axel, Claire Christie has been working to raise awareness for blood donation by encouraging people to donate at our Aberdeen Donor Centre.

Diabetes patients in Scotland pay tribute to organ donors.

From 1st of March 2016, blood donors in the North of Scotland can book an appointment to give blood. This change has been introduced to benefit patients across Scotland.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 21 March

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