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Christmas 2023: Scotland needs 10,000 blood and platelet donors to help patients like Lottie
This festive season, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) are asking donors to book their festive appointment early, and ensure blood and platelet supplies are at safe levels throughout the Festive period.
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Scoring tries on the field and saving lives off of it
Best known for scoring tries for Glasgow Warriors and Scotland, Ollie Smith is also a dedicated blood donor.
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Like father, like son
With over 55% of Scotland's donor base now aged 45 or over, one Ayrshire family showed their support - by giving blood together.
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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. Everyone at SNBTS is happy and excited to celebrate and thank donors.
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Glasgow Medics Rugby Club tackle the need for donors head on.
The University of Glasgow Medics Rugby Club recently made their first group visit to the Glasgow Donor Centre, showing just how much difference a team effort can make when it comes to saving lives.
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Orkney sees first blood donations since 2009
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service has held its first blood donation session in Kirkwall since 2009.
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Firefighters save lives on day off
Two Glasgow firefighters are proud to be saving lives in Scotland, even when they’re not working.
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Easter opening hours 2025
This Easter weekend (Good Friday to Easter Monday inclusive), we have almost 1,000 donor appointments left to fill in Scotland. Almost 900 of these appointments are in our donor centres in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Could you take time out from your busy weekend to book your appointment?
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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.
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Hope, strength, and giving back
At just 39, Nurse of the Year nominee Rachael Nixon is fighting for her life.