Around this time we became aware that plans were being put forward to build a track in Wallyford.   We mounted a campaign, which although unsuccessful in that the plans were too far advanced to be able to stop, gained lots of publicity for greyhounds in the East of Scotland.   In this we gathered pace and support including some invaluable support from other animal protection groups.

In time we came to realise that we were strong enough to 'stand alone'.   The reasoning behind this was that any greyhound related legislation in England and Wales would not affect Scotland therefore we decided that in order for us to focus on the issues which makes greyhound racing in Scotland very different from south of the Border, we had to separate from Greyhound Action.

Greyhound Action Scotland became established in 2003.   With its own constitution, committee, website and bank account, we had leaflets   printed and planned a different kind of campaign to the one in England.   The one positive was that although geographically we were spread out, this meant that we could use this to our advantage.   We could unite as a Scotland-wide campaign which made us stronger as a group because of the dynamics of racing in Scotland and the issues which arose from that.  However coming under the umbrella of a successful campaign like Greyhound Action and having the same values and aims helped immensely as well as the support and links with them.  Although our campaign does include demo's, it is not an integral part of the campaign.   We are always grateful for any new support or assistance no matter how small.

Six   years on, Greyhound Action Scotland has gone from strength to strength, gathering support and raising awareness throughout Scotland.   From the other pages on the website, there are details of achievements and issues arising.

Greyhound Action Scotland can give presentations   to schools, colleges, universities, groups, committees   etc.       We are available to do stalls at events Scotland-wide. There is also an opportunity to meet the greyhounds themselves to see what gentle placid pets they make.   We can mail leaflets for people to hand out in their workplace or community and are open to any other suggestions on how to spread the word on the plight of the racing greyhound.