Home News and events News and events Filters Content Type News Order News Events Areas Aberdeen & North East Angus & Dundee Ayrshire & Arran Central Dumfries & Galloway Dunbartonshire Edinburgh Fife Glasgow Perth & Kinross South East Highland West Galloway West Lothian Date Clear all 10 October 2022 ttest 12 January 2023 First training of 2023 The first CPR and Defibrillator training of 2023 was organised for David Cox Butchers in Bridgeton, Glasgow. 17 December 2022 New Defibrillator in Kilmarnock The Robert Burns World Federation offices in John Dickie Street, Kilmarnock, now have a 24-hour public access defibrillator. This is the third life-saving machine, very generously donated by Mr. and Mrs. Henderson of Dunlop and their family, in memory of their daughter Laura. Laura’s family and friends decided to create a lasting legacy in her memory, by providing 24-hour public access defibrillators throughout Ayrshire and Arran, working with the charity St John Scotland. Pictured at the unveiling of the defibrillator at RBWF on 17th December 2022 are Jim and Norah Henderson with their sons Scott and Daren and granddaughter Sophie, alongside Marc Sherland, Past President and Marketing Director of RBWF, and Archie Chalmers and Jess Duncan of St John Scotland Ayrshire and Arran. 10 October 2022 Defib for Kilmarnock Community Sports Trust St John Scotland Ayrshire and Arran committee members and volunteers were delighted to join Jordan Allison, Charity Manager of Kilmarnock Community Sports Trust, on Wednesday 5 October at the unveiling of the 24/7 public access defibrillator at Kilmarnock Football Club’s Rugby Park. St John Scotland helped fund the outdoor heated cabinet which houses their defibrillator. The charity’s volunteers also provided CPR and defibrillator awareness training for the Community Sports Trust. 10 October 2022 CPR and Defib Training at Lagganhouse Country Park St John Scotland's Ayrshire and Arran committee hosted CPR and defibrillator awareness training at Lagganhouse Country Park, last month. The training followed the recent installation of a public access defibrillator at the caravan park and over 40 people attended. Above, Rose-Ann Cuninghame, St John Scotland Ayrshire and Arran Committee member and former Chair of SJSAA at the installation of the defibrillator. Pictured in header: CPR Lead Brian Gibson and CPR champions Sandy Caldwell and Kevin Fawcett with owners, visitors and people from the local communities of Ballantrae and Colmonell. 9 October 2022 75th Volunteer Event Volunteers from around the country attended the St John Scotland 75th Volunteer Celebration in Perth Concert Hall on Friday. The event marked an opportunity to show our appreciation to our amazing network of volunteers across the country, from Patient Transport Drivers to First Responders and many, many more. The night was a massive success with a raffle, certificate presentation, and even music and dancing from Abba*! *Voyage, The Abba Tribute Band 5 October 2022 Defibrillator and CPR training for Stewarton Bowling Club Stewarton Bowling Club has seen a new defibrillator installed onsite and those attending the club also took part in CPR training, with volunteers from our Ayrshire and Arran team. Pictured: George Moncur President Stewarton Bowling Club, Jess Duncan Chair of St John Scotland Ayrshire and Arran and John Kilpatrick Secretary Stewarton Bowling Club. 20 September 2022 Flowers Laid for Queen in Aberdeen Our Aberdeen Area team placed a floral tribute at St John's Well on the site of the former St John's Hospital in Aberdeen, now Albyn Hospital, for HM Queen Elizabeth II. The Latin inscription reads: 'St. John's Fountain was restored by the curators of public works'. 9 September 2022 Vale HM the Queen: Lord Prior addresses St John People Following the sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen today, our Lord Prior Prof Mark Compton has written a letter to all St John people. “Her Majesty always took a keen interest in our work of helping the sick and he poor, and she was very much invested in St John and our worldwide work. Her guidance and support shaped St John into a modern global healthcare organisation, which is deeply rooted in our history as an order of the Crown. Her passing is a great loss, not only for the Commonwealth, but especially for our St John family.” On behalf of St John, our Lord Prior extends our condolences to all members of the Royal Family. He has also written a personal letter to His Majesty the King. May Her Majesty rest in peace and rise in glory. 6 September 2022 CPR Training for Saltcoats Labour Club Our Ayrshire and Arran team provided CPR training to the Saltcoats Labour Club on the 4th of September following installation of PAD. The session was led by Brian Gibson, CPR Lead and CPR Champions Colin, Isabel and Douglas. Well done to everyone involved! 6 September 2022 Cheque Handover from Methven Castle Champagne Gala To mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee and St John Scotland’s 75th anniversary this year, St John Scotland Perth & Kinross held a champagne piano recital at Methven Castle this past May. The event raised £13,500 and will be split between three charities – Rachel House hospice (of CHAS), Order of Malta’s Ukraine aid and refugee effort and St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem 31 August 2022 Celebrate Aberdeen Parade Here is the St John Scotland representation at the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade last Saturday! The parade is in recognition of charities in Aberdeen that support the community. There were in the region of 180 charities and over 3,000 in the parade down Union Street also known as the Granite Mile. 29 August 2022 New Defib and CPR Training for Kilmarnock Church Our Ayrshire & Arran team has been busy doing amazing work to install defibrillators and provide CPR training this month! Margaret Merrick of St Matthew’s Church, Kilmarnock is pictured with with Jess Duncan, Chair of St John Scotland Ayrshire & Arran at their recently installed public access defibrillator. Brian Gibson, CPR Lead for Ayrshire & Arran, and his team of volunteers also delivered bystander CPR and defibrillator awareness training at the church. 29 August 2022 Piping for CHAS Session at Scone Palace Tourists and visitors to Scone Castle enjoyed a treat at the weekend with the St John Scotland Perth and Kinross Piping for CHAS session. The pipers did a phenomenal job and raised around £175.00. 18 August 2022 Angus volunteers recognised for service to the community A group of dedicated Angus volunteers have been recognised for their service to the local community, by receiving special awards. The twelve Angus residents, who all volunteer as Community First Responders with St John Scotland, were recently surprised with the awards when they attended one of their regular training sessions. 16 August 2022 Life-saving efforts in memory of Laura The family and friends of a woman from Ayrshire who died tragically last year have continued their efforts to provide a lasting legacy and help save lives in the local area. 21 June 2022 Project captures 75 year history of St John Scotland A new project, commissioned to celebrate the 75th anniversary of St John Scotland, has captured the history of our organisation and our charitable work since 1947. 6 June 2022 Patient Transport team awarded Queen's Award for Voluntary Service A team of St John Scotland volunteers in West Galloway have been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. 2 June 2022 Awards success for Edinburgh volunteers A team of St John Scotland volunteers have been recognised in this year's Edinburgh Inspiring Volunteer awards. 20 May 2022 St John Scotland volunteers thanked for blood donation support Today marks the formal end of a 16 month partnership between St John Scotland and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service that has seen our volunteers step up to support blood donation sessions across the country during Covid. 30 March 2022 Life-saving defibrillators installed across East Ayrshire Seven Public Access Defibrillators, which could help save lives in an emergency, have been installed across East Ayrshire. 23 March 2022 Ayrshire bowling club at the heart of their community An East Ayrshire bowling club has installed a new piece of equipment they hope may save a life in an emergency. Dunlop Bowling Club is now home to a Public Access Defibrillator, which can help save someone’s life in the event of cardiac arrest – when the heart stops beating in a normal rhythm. 21 March 2022 Tayside communities welcome installation of defibrillator The rural Tayside communities of Kilry and Glenisla have welcomed the recent installation of a Public Access Defibrillator. The device, which could help save someone’s life in the event of cardiac arrest, has been installed after fundraising by the Isla Parishes charity. St John Scotland have supported the installation of the defibrillator as part of our drive to increase access to these life-saving devices across Scotland. 6 March 2022 St John Scotland celebrates 75 years of service St John Scotland is celebrating 75 years of service. Founded in 1947, as Scotland was emerging from the Second World War, St John Scotland was established to help the sick and vulnerable, and provide services not yet readily available on the fledgling NHS. 21 February 2022 Celebrating one year of supporting blood donation St John Scotland volunteers have marked one year of supporting blood donation sessions across the country. 16 February 2022 New defibrillator for iconic Hill House Helensburgh’s iconic Hill House has become home to a new piece of equipment which could help save lives. A Public Access Defibrillator has been installed at the venue, thanks to help from St John Scotland. 11 February 2022 St John Scotland gifts defib to Street Pastors Perth's Street Pastors have become the latest community group to benefit from the support of St John Scotland in providing a life-saving defibrillator. 31 January 2022 Saving lives in East Ayrshire St John Scotland has been working in the East Ayrshire town of Galston to help save lives. The community has become the latest in the region to install a Public Access Defibrillator, with help from our Community Defibrillator Scheme, while our volunteers provided follow up CPR and defibrillator awareness training to help locals learn how they can save a life. 25 January 2022 Defib champion Mike gifts seventh device to Edinburgh An Edinburgh man who almost died six years ago when he suffered a cardiac arrest has donated his seventh defibrillator to the city. 24 November 2021 Ayrshire woman’s family unveil defibrillator in her memory The family of a woman from Stewarton in Ayrshire, who died tragically this year aged only 42, have unveiled a defibrillator in the town in her memory. 12 November 2021 New defibrillator for Clydebank Faifley Parish Church in Clydebank has become the latest place to install a Public Access Defibrillator with help from St John Scotland. 4 November 2021 Edinburgh cardiac arrest survivor encourages more people to learn CPR An Edinburgh man who nearly lost his life when he suffered a cardiac arrest at the gym has returned to the place it happened to take part in CPR and defibrillator training with his fellow gym-goers. 26 October 2021 Life-saving defibs for Perthshire villages Two neighbouring rural Perthshire villages Glencarse and St Madoes have installed Public Access Defibrillators with help from St John Scotland. 6 September 2021 Push to save lives in Monifieth A butcher’s shop in Monifieth, Angus, has become one of several venues in the town to install Public Access Defibrillators in a push to save lives. Ewarts butchers, on the High Street, has installed a defibrillator outside the shop, meaning it is available to be used 24/7 in an emergency. 12 August 2021 St John Scotland supports two defibrillators for Ayrshire town A successful community fundraising campaign has seen the town of Newmilns in East Ayrshire become home to two new life-saving pieces of equipment. The defibrillators, which can be used to restart someone’s heart in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, have been installed at either end of the town. 12 June 2021 St John Scotland volunteer recognised in Queen’s birthday honours A dedicated St John Scotland volunteer has been honoured by Her Majesty The Queen in the Birthday Honours list announced today, Saturday, 12 June 2021. Sandy Bowman has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to St John Scotland Patient Transport. 21 April 2021 Network of new defibrillators for Perthshire community Logiealmond and Glenalmond in Perthshire has become the latest rural community to install a network of life-saving defibrillators with help from St John Scotland. 24 March 2021 St John Scotland welcomes launch of new Cardiac Arrest strategy Today sees the launch of an ambitious new strategy to increase survival rates in Scotland from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). 16 March 2021 Helping to provide life-saving mountain rescue technology A project to replace vital communications technology used by Scottish Mountain Rescue teams has now been completed, with the help of St John Scotland. 18 February 2021 Blood donation support has successful first month Today marks one month since St John Scotland began supporting the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service to deliver blood donation sessions across the country. 16 February 2021 Donald donates defibrillator to Portobello St John Scotland volunteer Donald Scott, who nearly died when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest two and a half years ago, has raised enough money to install a life-saving defibrillator on Portobello Promenade. 18 January 2021 St John Scotland to support blood donation during Covid St John Scotland has teamed up with the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service to support blood donation sessions across the country from today [18 January]. 6 October 2020 St John Scotland launches new Patient Transport service St John Scotland has launched a new transport service to help dialysis patients across the Forth Valley. 30 July 2020 Glasgow Sainsbury's unveils public access defibrillator A supermarket in Glasgow's Hyndland area has become the latest venue to install a public access defibrillator with help from St John Scotland. 13 May 2020 Tributes paid to volunteer Bill St John Scotland is sad to share the news of the passing of one of our longest standing and most dedicated volunteers, Bill Spence. 20 February 2020 Golf star Stephen Gallacher lends his support to defib project Scottish golf star Stephen Gallacher has lent his support to a cause close to his heart by unveiling a defibrillator at The West Lothian Golf Club. 2 December 2019 Life-saving defibs donated to Edinburgh landmarks Two men who were lucky to survive after nearly losing their lives have donated life-saving machines to two of Edinburgh’s most prominent landmarks. 12 November 2019 Awards success for Dumfries & Galloway Patient Transport volunteers St John Scotland volunteers in Dumfries & Galloway have been crowned Voluntary Group of the Year. 16 October 2019 Half a million more Scots know CPR Today, on Restart a Heart Day, we are delighted to share the news that half a million more people in Scotland have learned life-saving CPR! 26 September 2019 Plans announced for defibs at churches across Edinburgh Ambitious plans have been announced that will see St John Scotland help to install a defibrillator, and provide CPR training, at every Church of Scotland church in Edinburgh. The Presbytery of Edinburgh is investing £83,000 to buy 49 fully-automated defibrillators for the outside of buildings. A further 15 cabinets will be bought to allow churches which currently house a defibrillator to move this outside for the benefit of the whole community, and so it can be available 24/7. 24 September 2019 Stranraer locals support vital St John Scotland service A charity Will scheme run by Stranraer solicitors Smith & Valentine has raised just over £2,000 for St John Scotland in West Galloway. The firm invited clients who wanted to make a Will to waive their usual £100 fee, and instead make a donation of their choice to a local charity. 17 September 2019 Glasgow Botanics gets life-saving defibrillator St John Scotland has this week helped one of Glasgow’s most popular visitor attractions provide a Public Access Defibrillator, which could save someone's life in an emergency. 17 September 2019 Glasgow Botanics gets life-saving defibrillator St John Scotland has this week helped one of Glasgow’s most popular visitor attractions provide a Public Access Defibrillator, which could save someone's life in an emergency. The Botanic Gardens, at the top of Byres Road in the West End of the city, officially unveiled the device this week. 3 September 2019 Alex thanked for services to Patient Transport Dedicated St John Scotland volunteer Alex Mackenzie has been thanked for his services to Patient Transport, as he steps down from his role after eight years. 74 year old Alex began volunteering with the Angus and Dundee-based service in 2011 after he retired from a career in the police. 3 August 2019 A year on, Donald is ready to Kiltwalk! A year ago today, Donald Scott was on his way to meet friends to go to a Fringe show, when he collapsed in Edinburgh’s Waverley Station. He had suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, and as he lay unconscious on the platform, it was only an intervention from a thoughtful passerby – and a vital piece of equipment installed by St John Scotland – which helped save his life. 22 July 2019 New defib for Dundee Botanic Gardens Dundee's Botanic Garden has welcomed a new item to its collection - not an exotic plant, but a life-saving defibrillator! Local St John Scotland volunteers supported the Friends of the Dundee Botanic Garden group to order and install the device, which was purchased thanks to donations by the West End group and Rotary Club. 4 July 2019 Knightswood fire station leads life-saving push Knightswood Fire Station in Glasgow has become the first venue to unveil a potentially life-saving device as part of a push to save lives across the west of the city. 1 July 2019 CPR saved my life: Jean's story If you’ve ever been on a workplace first aid course or learned CPR, you might imagine the chances of having to use the skills in a real life situation could be slim. For J, who works at insurance company Esure in Glasgow, attending a quick CPR awareness session during her shift proved to be half an hour that would help save someone’s life. 27 June 2019 Dumfries and Galloway celebrate 21 years of Patient Transport St John Scotland's teams of dedicated volunteers in Dumfries and Galloway have celebrated 21 years of providing a Patient Transport service for local cancer patients. The volunteers give up their own time to drive patients from across the county to access treatments in the central belt. 19 June 2019 Everything you wanted to know about defibs... ..but were afraid to ask! 17 June 2019 Torrance Girls Brigade fund defib for community A Girls Brigade group from the village of Torrance in East Dunbartonshire have unveiled an emergency device which could help save lives in the local community. 5 June 2019 Edinburgh student completes 2,700 mile cycle in aid of St John Scotland An inspirational student has arrived back home in Edinburgh after completing a mammoth fundraising cycle around the coast of Great Britain to raise money for St John Scotland. 14 May 2019 New defib for Dundee primary school St John Scotland has helped a primary school in Dundee install a defibrillator, after pupils went on a fundraising drive to buy the life-saving machine. 20 February 2019 Life-saving defib for North Lanarkshire village A life-saving emergency defibrillator has been installed at the Community Centre in the village of Plains, near Airdrie in North Lanarkshire. 26 September 2018 Glasgow's Lord Provost supports defibrillator for Anderston A potentially life-saving defibrillator, which has been installed at Anderston Kelvingrove Parish Church in Glasgow, was unveiled this week by the Lord Provost of Glasgow, Eva Bolander. 29 August 2018 Life-saving defibrillator for West Lothian A potentially life-saving emergency device in the West Lothian village of Torphichen has been made available to the public 24/7 for use in an emergency. 16 August 2018 Edinburgh sheltered housing tenants install defibrillator Tenants at an Edinburgh sheltered housing complex have clubbed together to install a life-saving defibrillator, which can be used by any member of the public in an emergency. 18 June 2018 Hamilton shopping centre installs defib The New Cross shopping centre in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, has become the latest site to install a Public Access Defibrillator with the help of St John Scotland. 9 March 2018 Fife Patient Transport scheme expands to Kirkcaldy St John Scotland's volunteer-run patient transport service in Fife has launched its second phase to extend its reach across the area. 8 December 2017 Three defibrillators for Edinburgh Castle and the Garrison On Friday 8th of December, Edinburgh Castle, in partnership with the Garrison, celebrated the installation of three life-saving defibrillators as part of St John Scotland’s ‘St John and the City Public Access Defibrillator’ project. The defibrillators, which could prove critical in the event of a cardiac arrest, are now positioned in key locations around the major tourist attraction. 12 September 2017 Second phase of defibrillators for Edinburgh Trams St John Scotland’s ‘St John and the City Public Access Defibrillator Project’ is continuing to roll out life-saving defibrillators across Edinburgh, and this morning (Tuesday 12 September), a second wave of defibrillators was installed on Edinburgh’s trams. 15 February 2017 Defibrillators Launched on Edinburgh's Trams This St Valentine's Day, St John Scotland's 'St John and the City' project placed public access defibrillators on each of Edinburgh's trams, which can prove critical in an emergency. 12 October 2022 test 2 June 2022 Order Handbook and Member List 2022 The 2022 edition of the Handbook and Member List of the Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John has been published. 20 January 2022 Congratulating new and promoted members of the Order of St John The Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John wishes to congratulate those who have been recently admitted to, or promoted within the Order in recognition of their service: As Knight Findlay MACRAE As Commander Lynn Elaine CLEAL Florence Mary DEWAR William Alfred Anthony HACKETT Vivienne Jane Margaret ROBERTSON As Officer Jess Lawson Love DUNCAN David Thomas Sinclair GIBB Graham David SMITH Kenneth McDonald James WEBSTER As Member Patricia Anne AITKEN Narek Hagop BIDO Reverend Ralph Archibald DUNN William Miller GORMAN David LAWRENCE The Reverend Michael Jonathan MAIR Alexander Wright McGILL Stuart John McLELLAN Ross NELSON Dr Roderick Forsyth NEILSON Heather Margaret Luke STEWART James Ross STEWART We also offer our congratulations to those from other Priories and Associations of the Order worldwide who have been admitted or promoted recently. You can read the full list in the Gazette: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/3974031 10 January 2022 Changes to Priory Ceremonial Officers After six years as our Director of Ceremonies and a total of 16 years as a Priory Ceremonial Officer, James Alexander Bingham KStJ stepped down from office on Hogmanay 2021. He holds the Service Medal of the Order with three silver Bars. 24 June 2021 Welcoming our new Prior, Chancellor and Dean This St John’s Day (24 June 2021) marks the handing over of key roles within the Order of St John. 29 April 2021 Order Handbook and Member List 2021 The 2021 edition of the Handbook and Member List of the Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John has been published. This year's edition includes the details of those admitted to, or promoted within, the Order this year, and a full membership list. 9 December 2020 Heraldry book published A new book documenting the display of heraldry in the Chapter Room of St John’s House has been published. 26 November 2020 Scotland congratulates new and promoted members of the Order The Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John wishes to congratulate those who were admitted to, or promoted within the Order with effect from 26 November 2020: 29 January 2020 New Scottish members admitted to Order of St John The Priory of Scotland of the Order of St John wishes to congratulate those who were admitted to, or promoted within the Order with effect from 29 January 2020: 3 January 2019 New Lord Prior for the Order of St John On 3 January 2019 it was announced that Her Majesty The Queen had approved the appointment of Professor Mark Compton as the next Lord Prior of the Order of St John. No results test test
