• Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance operates two helicopter air ambulances - Helimed 76 based in Perth and Helimed 79 based in Aberdeen. Tasked through Scotland's 999 emergency response network, here are just some of the call outs we've responded to recently. A woman trampled by a horse in an accident in...
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  • SCAA takes to the road for maximum impact

    After 10 years in operation, Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance helicopters are now a familiar and welcome sight all across the country. Less familiar to people perhaps - but equally important to the charity's life-saving mission - are SCAA's Rapid Response Vehicles, based at both its Perth and Aberdeen...
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  • Demand sky high for SCAA as it marks 10th year

    Demand on Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance continues to grow as the service records its busiest ever year. 2022 saw the country's only charity air ambulance service respond to 967 call outs from its bases in Perth and Aberdeen airports - a 19% increase on the previous year. A valued integral part of...
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  • Brothers prepare for challenge to thank SCAA for saving girl's life

    Two brothers will face a gruelling 250-mile walking and kayaking challenge across Scotland as they bid to fundraise for SCAA after they helped save a family member. Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance was one of two helicopters which attended a near fatal head-on road traffic collision near Roybridge...
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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. Tasked through Scotland's 999 emergency response network, our air ambulances can reach 90% of the population within 25 minutes to get people the help they need...
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  • Hillwalker raises money for SCAA following Bennachie rescue: "They are the angels in the sky"

    Marion Singleton fractured her pelvis when she tripped over a stone while climbing the hill with a friend in August 2020. During her long road of physical and mental recovery, she vowed to return and finish the climb to thank Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA), who flew her to hospital. The...
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  • Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance is an integral part of Scotland's 999 emergency network. Our air ambulances can quickly reach those ill or injured, even in challenging weather conditions. Here are just some of the emergency call outs we've responded to recently. Ice and snow recently brought treacherous...
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  • 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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