News

06 May 2026

Scotland needs blood donors now as World Cup approaches

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.

01 November 2017

Lord Provost of Edinburgh gives blood and thanks The Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society and Blood Donors

06 October 2017

Biggar Science Festival, 5th - 8th October

We're delighted to be running two free events at the first ever Biggar Science Festival 5th - 8th October.

13 September 2017

Jack Copland Centre

Statement regarding Jack Copland Centre construction completion

23 July 2017

Changes to donor deferral criteria will allow more people the opportunity to give blood

21 July 2017

Scottish family saves hundreds of lives

One Edinburgh family show how much two blood donors can do.

14 July 2017

Hepatitis A Update: Give blood as usual in Coatbridge and Airdrie

From 15 July 2017, donors living in ML5 and ML6 postcodes will be able to give blood as usual.

04 July 2017

Changes to collection frequency across Scotland

In the last six years the demand for blood in Scotland has reduced by more than 20%. Consequently we require fewer collection sessions, so you may notice we are not visiting certain towns and villages as often as we have in the past.

23 June 2017