Greyhound racing is "barbaric" and "outdated" and should be banned, according to the Scottish Greens.

There are no licensed greyhound tracks operating in Scotland at the moment since Shawfield did not re-open after the pandemic.

The owners want to demolish the stadium and there have been plans for housing on the site.

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There is one unlicenced track operating in Fife

Mark Ruskell, Green MSP, said greyhound racing is cruel.

He said: "Greyhound racing is and always has been a barbaric, gambling-led sport that leaves dogs facing cruel and unnecessary risk and even death.

"We will not stand by idly and allow this cruelty to continue any longer."

A Scottish Government spokesperson said: "We recognise greyhound racing is a particularly emotive issue.

"The Scottish Government takes animal welfare very seriously and is committed to ensuring the highest standards in Scotland.

"The provisions of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 allow action to be taken if there is evidence to show that the welfare of greyhounds, whether still racing or retired, is not being met."

The Scottish SPCA has already called for greyhound racing to be banned.

Representatives of the industry however said welfare is a priority for all involved in greyhound racing.

A spokesman for the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, said: "Greyhound welfare is at the heart of licensed racing and everyone involved in the sport is committed to giving greyhounds the very best care and attention at all times.

"As regulator, we have zero tolerance of any mistreatment of greyhounds and work closely with the relevant authorities to uphold this.

"Any ban on greyhound racing would lead to significant economic consequences for all those individuals who depend on the sport, not to mention a considerable welfare crisis for those greyhounds who would require new homes."