We must always get there, in time.

Duncan's cardiac arrest

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.

Steven's cardiac arrest

Without the aid of SCAA getting me to hospital quickly, I would not be here to retell my story.

Jamie’s quad biking accident

Luckily, I had SCAA on my side – they were fantastic, just brilliant. They have helped people I know in the past and now I have personal experience of what a phenomenal and vital service SCAA provides for rural Scotland. I owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

Clive's fall

I'll be forever grateful to SCAA. Their speedy arrival with critical care ensured my injuries were treated quickly and skilfully. The speed they got to me made a huge difference. Everyone in Scotland should support this amazing charity - you just never know when it's your turn.

Mel's car accident

SCAA came at the darkest of times for me and made a truly awful situation so much better with their professionalism, expertise, speed and calming reassurance.

Alan's cardiac arrest

I came as close to losing my life that day as you would ever want to come and I'm in no doubt that the speed of SCAA saved my life.

Brandon's broken neck

I owe so much to everyone who helped me that awful day. I know it was SCAA that made the difference. I will be forever grateful to an amazing charity.

Baby James' dog attack

It was so instantly reassuring having the air ambulance team here to help him. They are absolute life-savers. It is as simple as that. Without them, rural communities would be scuppered

Marc's mountain bike accident

All I was thinking after I fell, was that I needed help to get there. I was holding out for the paramedics arriving and it really put my mind at ease when they did – I knew the right people were there. From the minute the paramedics arrived it was just professionalism in the best way.

Debbie's farming injury

SCAA is a national treasure and we should all support it if we can, You never know when you might need it – I certainly never thought I would. All I know is that without SCAA I wouldn’t be here and so many other lives would be lost as well.

Cameron's hiking injury

I can't describe the relief we felt when we saw SCAA coming over the ridge towards us. We felt so safe and comfortable in their care and will be forever grateful that they came to our aid that day.

Mark's motorcycle accident

When you are seriously injured or ill in the middle of nowhere, these guys are your best hope of survival – there’s few others could reach you in time. They picked up the pieces after a horrendous accident and helped ensure I will enjoy a full recovery. I’m glad my motorcycling friends have a service like SCAA in the air to look out for them.

Euan's farming accident

They were amazing - so professional and caring, I was so glad to be in their hands and so relieved. They came to my aid so quickly and then flew me to hospital in just minutes. I don't want to think what that journey would have been like in a road ambulance - I would have felt every bump in the road.

Graeme's farming accident

I felt a huge sense of relief when I heard the helicopter coming in to land nearby, SCAA paramedics were at my side in seconds and reassuring me. They're exactly who you want to see when you're frightened and in pain. It's vital for rural workers that SCAA is available and Scotland is hugely fortunate to have such a charity as part of our emergency response network.

Martha's accident

SCAA helps keep families together and that’s a wonderful service for those who fear they may lose loved ones when illness or accident strikes.

Jason's motorcycle accident

The little one will get a Grandad thanks to the team at SCAA, I'm so glad they were available for me that terrible day. I am in no doubt I would simply have slipped away because of the extent of my injuries without them on my side.

Willie's car accident

SCAA helped save my life when every second counted, No one expected me to make it to hospital alive - I was dying. But SCAA's speed, expertise, efficiency and professionalism ensured I had the best fighting chance possible.

Libby's motorcycle crash

SCAA made all the difference. The kindness, professionalism and care of the paramedics, the comfort and speed of the helicopter and the constant reassurance that everything would be fine. They're the best.

David's glider crash

SCAA is a brilliant charity - their care is faultless - and they were there for me when I stared death in the face as I plummeted towards the ground and helped pull me through.

Maria's broken legs

I knew a road ambulance would never reach me on the hill, I'm so grateful that SCAA was called and able to reach me so quickly. The team was just brilliant - so kind, so professional and so reassuring.

Paul and Alison's accidents

We never thought our family would need SCAA’s service – ever – far less twice within three weeks, People should never take this amazing charity for granted – you never know when you will need them.

Fiona's fall in the snow

SCAA is a vital service - it's a lifeline for everyone in Scotland. Accidents happen and you never think it will be you - but you just never know.

Steve's illness

I don’t believe I would be here today without SCAA. It makes you realise how crucial an air ambulance is for remote areas. They saved me when time was running out and I will spend the rest of my life thanking SCAA.