• Glider pilot thanks SCAA crew after devastating crash

    David knew within seconds of his glider taking to the air on a cable winch launch that he was in trouble.  "I hadn't locked the canopy properly and I knew I was in a very dangerous situation."  As soon as he released the glider at 500 feet, David elected to try a full 360 degrees turn and head...
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  • Power of Energy Charity Gala raises vital support for SCAA

    The Power of Energy Charity Gala recently welcomed over 400 guests to the P&J Live in Aberdeen.  Co-presented by Energy Voice and Sustainable Growth Voice, along with DC Thomson-owned media partner The Press and Journal. the event was hosted by new Countdown anchor Colin Murray and offered guests...
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  • Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance is an integral part of Scotland's 999 emergency network. Our air ambulance crews often work with other first responders to get patients the care they need as quickly as possible. Here are just some of the emergency call outs we've responded to recently. SCAA's Helimed...
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  • Mission Review

    From our bases in Perth and Aberdeen, Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance can reach 90% of the country's population within 25 minutes. We provide a vita lifeline to communities all over the country - offering expert paramedic care and rapid transfers to hospital. Here are just some of the emergency call...
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  • Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance operates two helicopter air ambulances - Helimed 76 based in Perth and Helimed 79 based in Aberdeen. Often working with local first responders, our crews are regularly tasked to some of Scotland's remotest communities, including her many islands. Here are just some...
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  • Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance operates two helicopter air ambulances - Helimed 76 based in Perth and Helimed 79 based in Aberdeen. Our crews are often tasked to some of Scotland's remotest communities, including her many islands. Here are just some of the emergency call outs we've responded to recently. SCAA...
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  • Teen breaks world record to support SCAA

    Rory Downie has broken the world record for the most castles visited in a single week by bike, smashing the current record by nine. The 16-year-old spent six days cycling about 480 miles across the north-east. Rory was aiming for more than just a world record, also hoping to highlight Aberdeenshire’s...
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  • Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance operates two helicopter air ambulances - Helimed 76 based in Perth and Helimed 79 based in Aberdeen. Our crews are often tasked to some of Scotland's remotest communities, including her many islands. Here are just some of the call outs we've responded to recently. SCAA’s...
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  • Harley ride out revs up support for SCAA

    Dozens of Harley-Davidson® Owners revved up their support of Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance this weekend, riding to the charity's helicopter base at Perth Airport. The mass ride out is the latest fundraiser by the Dunedin Chapter of the Harley Owners Group® (HOG®), comprising bikers from...
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  • Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance operates two helicopter air ambulances - Helimed 76 based in Perth and Helimed 79 based in Aberdeen, as well as one rapid response vehicle at each base. Tasked through Scotland's 999 emergency response network, here are just some of the call outs we've responded to recently. Comrie...
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