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14 June 2026

Donors saved Naomi's life on World Blood Donor Day

Little Ivy Plenderleith celebrates her first birthday on World Blood Donor Day - the day blood donors saved mum Naomi’s life.

14 June 2026

Happy World Blood Donor Day!

Every year on 14th June, countries across the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day.

Find out what's changing in Summer 2021

In the coming weeks and months, you will notice some changes to where and when we collect blood in West Lothian.

We are pleased to announce we will continue to collect plasma for medicines.

Forres donor completes epic run in memory of her Grandfather.

Gordon has made over 100 donations. He celebrated by bringing some sweet treats to Aberdeen Donor Centre, made by the niece who inspired him to start giving blood 20 years ago.

Not all blood types can be given to all patients and we must keep 6 days stocks of all 8 blood groups, but how do we do it? Let's share with you the balancing act that is blood stocks!

Clinical trials of Convalescent Plasma trials have reached completion.

A worldwide search helps one Scottish blood donor reach 100 donations.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Sunday 21 June

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