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12 February 2026

Are you a female AB blood donor?

As of right now, we would love to welcome female donors with the blood group AB to switch to plasma donation - both regular donors and those who haven't given for some time.

03 February 2026

Cold at sea, warm at heart: Baltic Boys Aberdeen roll up their sleeves

Cold-water swimmers from Aberdeen roll up their sleeves

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

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

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

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

How do I open an online donor account?

Thank you to Craigmount High School - Edinburgh

Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Donor Centres are CLOSED today, Friday 24th January. Aberdeen Donor Centre remains open.

From 31 January 2025 onwards, a change in blood donation procedures will mean older donors can keep donating.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 21 February

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