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A rare cancer shows the value of blood donors

30 March 2026

Murray and Kit: 'A Pawsitive' force for good

Murray and his red lab guide dog Kit are well-kent faces at the Pitlochry session.

25 March 2026

Update on Infected Blood Inquiry recommendations in Scotland

Scotland continues to make steady progress in putting the recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry into practice.

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

04 February 2025

How do I open an online donor account?

How do I open an online donor account?

30 January 2025

Great to be back in Craigmount High School

Thank you to Craigmount High School - Edinburgh

23 January 2025

Storm Éowyn: Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee Donor Centre closures

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

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 22 April

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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.

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