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10 March 2026

We kick off World Cup campaign by asking for new donors

SNBTS have kicked off our FIFA World Cup campaign early to ensure Scotland has sufficient blood supplies this summer.

26 February 2026

Blood donors save new mum

Heather's car accident turned what should have been a straightforward birth into something far more uncertain.

Donors who have travelled to some areas of France and to Monaco are asked to wait before donating due to a small number of cases of Dengue fever.

SNBTS are delighted to announce that blood donor sessions will return to Culloden in October 2022.

We have become aware of scam text messages or emails that look as if they are from an NHS account.

On Saturday 13th August, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) teamed up with Bloody Rugby at Preston Lodge rugby football club.

We're asking male A and AB donors to make a special effort to give blood in the next few weeks, to help us produce a range of lifesaving blood products.

Scotland needs more platelet donors - find out more from some real donors

Plan your journey in advance.

Read about the real donors featuring in our new campaign

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Saturday 21 March

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