In Memory
Honour the memory of someone you love by adding their name to the path our crews walk along on every life-saving mission
Scotland’s Path is a special way to honour someone you love. Your loved one’s name will be added to the path leading out to our air ambulances at both our Perth and Aberdeen bases. Their memory will be honoured through a lasting tribute that our crews will see as they head out on and return from lifesaving missions across Scotland.
With a gift of £100, you can create a lasting tribute for your loved one that honours the life they lived and saves lives across Scotland.
Why Scotland's Path means so much
Every name on the path belongs to someone deeply loved, deeply missed, and still part of the lives around them. This unique tribute helps continue their lasting impact on the Scotland they loved and helps save lives.
Their name will be proudly displayed where our crews will see it before they set out to reach people in urgent need. And when our crews return after the hardest of missions, in those moments, your loved one’s name can bring comfort and support – a reminder to our crews that the people of Scotland stand with them.
Three easy steps to remember your loved one on
Submit your loved one's name
Add your loved one's name to Scotland's Path for a donation of £100 or more.
Receive confirmation
You’ll receive a personalised certificate and special pin badge to celebrate your life-saving contribution.
In their memory, you'll have helped save lives
Your loved one's name will join others on Scotland's Path, helping to save more lives across Scotland and inspire our crew on every mission.
By honouring your loved one today, you’ll help us reach more people in urgent need.
“SCAA is an invaluable service. I really don't know what I would have done without them. It would have been a truly isolating and even scarier experience without them by my side during what was undoubtedly the most difficult time of my life.”
Harris
“Once the SCAA helicopter arrived, everything fell swiftly into place. They were an essential link in helping to save my life.
I wouldn't be here today if I hadn't got to the hospital in time.”
Amy
“SCAA is an invaluable service in Scotland. You never think you will ever need them but trust me, when things do go wrong, this is the team you want to see. They're just amazing.”
Lesley
“I owe SCAA my life. I don't think I would have made it without them. When no one else can reach you - they hopefully can. I'm testament to that and their commitment to saving lives even in the most challenging circumstances.”
Duncan
“I just got married and I always think if things hadn't turned out the way they did there's so much I wouldn't have been able to experience... I'm so grateful for every day now and to SCAA, thanks why I support them.”
Ashley
Frequently asked questions
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- SCAA has two bases - one in Perth and one in Aberdeen. Both bases have one air ambulance helicopter and one Rapid Response Vehicle which are online 365 days of the year. We also have charity staff located at both bases.
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The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) is funded by the government. SAS operates two helicopter air ambulances and two fixed wing aircraft. SCAA was formed to increase the capacity and resilience of our national response to time-critical medical emergencies across the country. It’s a daily challenge for our emergency services to cope. SCAA is now a seamlessly integrated and indispensable part of our emergency services.
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We need to raise £7.8 million annually to maintain our life-saving service.
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SCAA covers the largest charity air ambulance operational area in the UK – around 30,000 square miles. We serve the entire population of Scotland, which currently equates to over 5 million people.
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We get called to a wide variety of trauma emergencies including RTCs, equestrian injuries, agricultural, industrial and sporting injuries, falls and impact injuries. We also respond to a wide range of medical illnesses, including strokes and cardiac emergencies.
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Our RRVs are used for emergencies within close proximity to our bases at Perth and Aberdeen Airport. Sometimes travelling by car is the quicker option to get our paramedics to the scene. If we have a day when our helicopters are offline due to unscheduled maintenance or poor weather, the RRVs give us the capability to still provide a life-saving service.
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This is dependent upon the weight of individuals. However, there is space for 1 pilot, 2 paramedics, 1 patient and 1 patient escort or consultant doctor.
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We operate 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Approximately 5 minutes.
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Approximately 90 minutes. There are many locations for re-fuelling whilst out on a life-saving mission, including Dundee, Oban, Edinburgh and Prestwick.
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On average, we fly at 130mph, with a top speed of around 160mph. We usually cruise at 1500-2000 ft above ground level.
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No, we lease the helicopters from Babcock MSC Ltd. This agreement includes pilots, maintenance and replacement helicopters when ours are undergoing maintenance.
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There are many ways you can help, from making a donation to volunteering. For further information click 'Support Us' at the top of this page or call us on 0300 123 1111.
What we do
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