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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.

12 June 2025

"Thank you will never, ever be enough"

After an emergency delivery, Baby Ailsa needed two blood transfusions.

10 June 2025

Like father, like son

Ayrshire father and son prove some of the best gifts come straight from the heart.

09 June 2025

It’s Blood Donor Week – Scotland ’25!

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.

29 May 2025

Glasgow Medics Rugby Club tackle the need for donors head on.

University rugby club give blood as a group.

13 May 2025

Orkney sees first blood donations since 2009

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

06 May 2025

Firefighters save lives on day off

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

07 April 2025

Important: Blood, platelets and plasma - An Easter update

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

26 March 2025

First blood donation session in Orkney for 16 years

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

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 24 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