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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 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.

Family, friends and staff at Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital celebrate Lilly-Anna receiving her 100th blood donation.

04 September 2024

Give once more in '24

If every donor could give blood two or more times per year, it would make a huge difference to patients in Scotland.

What do rain, flu and Jackson Lamb have in common?

Highland Hockey Club recently donated at Inverness Donor Centre.

Donors from Vroon Offshore Services give blood at Aberdeen Donor Centre.

Now in its 11th year, the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign encourages Muslims and people of all communities in Scotland to give blood during the Holy month of Muharram – the Islamic New Year.

Please be aware have started running 2 additional tests on all donations (blood, platelets and plasma).

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is rolling out a new confidential online survey today, to find out what donors feel about the healthcheck questionnaire.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 06 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