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20 May 2026

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

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.

31 March 2026

A rare cancer shows the value of blood donors

When Graham was diagnosed with Myelodysplasia (a rare form of bone marrow cancer) last year, he quickly discovered how much he depended on donated blood.

30 June 2025

'Our patients rely on the generosity of donors'

We spoke with Izhar Khan, Consultant Nephrologist at NHS Grampian who explained why blood, platelets and plasma are so important for his patients.

24 June 2025

Patients get to say a special thank you

Scotland's donor heroes meet people they have helped to save

24 June 2025

Exciting improvements to our testing process - Scotblood

We are pleased to announce our new process for blood and plasma donors requiring a Malaria Antibody Test (MAT)

23 June 2025

Workplace Heroes: Teams roll up their sleeves to Give Blood across Edinburgh

19 June 2025

Donating from 17 to 71, David makes it Donation 137 so far.

Donor David Edes took in his 71st birthday this week by giving blood at Inverness Donor Centre.

14 June 2025

Happy World Blood Donor Day!

Every year on June 14, the world comes together to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, a tribute to the heroes who donate blood and save lives every single day.

12 June 2025

Hope, strength, and giving back

At just 39, Nurse of the Year nominee Rachael Nixon is fighting for her life.

12 June 2025

"Thank you will never, ever be enough"

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

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Current blood stock levels across Scotland Thursday 21 May