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29 January 2026

Happy birthday Lochie!

Lochie from Broughty Ferry celebrates his ninth birthday today.

13 January 2026

Freezing temperatures see six of Scotland’s eight blood groups running low

Blood supplies across Scotland have been adversely affected by severe snow and freezing temperatures, and supplies of six out of the eight blood groups are needed now

Group O & Group A blood donors asked to come forward to give blood.

Today marks the start of Blood Donor Week 24, leading into World Blood Donor Day on Karl Landsteiner’s Birthday, Friday, 14 June. And what a special week for Scotland it is.

Germany-bound Partick Thistle fans gather at Firhill for a special #GiveBeforeYouGo event.

Help support Scotland's patients during the Euros.

The IBI is one of the largest UK Public Inquiries conducted to date.

Dundee primary teachers encourage community to donate

Charleston Academy student attend Inverness Blood Donor Centre to give blood.

08 March 2024

Shingles vaccine

Whether you can give blood depends on the brand of vaccine you have had.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 04 February

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