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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.

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.

University rugby club give blood as a group.

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

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 20 May

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