• Energy Ball in support of SCAA to make its much anticipated return later this year

    The highlight of the north-east social calendar and a celebration of the vibrant energy sector is taking place on November 26th. It comes three years after the last event which saw more than 700 people attend the glitzy black tie event at P&J Live to enjoy a spectacular dinner and host of entertainment....
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  • Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance responds to time-critical emergencies wherever they occur in Scotland, often working with colleagues from the Scottish Ambulance Service, Police Scotland, Mountain Rescue teams and other first responder organisations. Here are just a few of the call outs we've responded...
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  • SCAA on Tour for SCAA Week

    To celebrate our 9th anniversary and SCAA Week, members of the SCAA Team are going on tour around the country to raise awareness and support for our life-saving work. If you're in the area, why not come down to say hello and show your support for our amazing air ambulance crews. Lots of different...
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  • Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance responds to time-critical emergencies wherever they occur in Scotland. Our air ambulance helicopters travel to every corner of Scotland to help those ill or injured - providing a vital lifeline to communities all over the country. Here are just a few of the call...
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  • Air ambulance team's pedal power will help keep charity rotors running

    Two Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) paramedics are turning to pedal power to help keep the charity's rotors running. John Pritchard and colleague Rich Garside have signed up for Team SCAA in next month's Etape Caledonia cycling challenge, joining cyclists from all across the world in the welcome...
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  • Mission Review

    Our SCAA crews are made up of highly-trained paramedics and pilots who are experts in their roles and experienced in high-pressure situations. One less well-known member of the team is our SCAA teddy, who accompanies our crews on every life-saving mission and is always ready if called upon to deliver...
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  • Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance crew honoured with prestigious award for life-saving rescue

    Scottish Charity Air Ambulance paramedics John Pritchard, Richard Garside and Captain Shaun Rose were named Emergency First Aid Heroes of the Year 2022 at the Scottish First Aid Awards. The incident took place near Killin in February last year, when visitor to the area Duncan Stevenson suffered a heart...
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  • Mission Review

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance is tasked through Scotland's 999 emergency response network and often works with other first responder organisations such as the Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland to get people the help they need as quickly as possible. A walker recently injured on the hills...
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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, we often work with other first responder organisations to get people the help they need as quickly as possible. SCAA's...
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  • Reliance on SCAA soars in high demand year

    Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance has recorded its busiest ever year as the country emerged from lockdown with an increased demand for our life-saving service.  Emergency call outs soared well beyond pre-pandemic levels with crews at our Aberdeen and Perth airbases deployed 810 times during...
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