The Unbound the Greyhound coalition — formed of nine animal welfare organisations working together to ban greyhound racing in Scotland — are staging a rally at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 18th March ahead of the Stage 3 vote for the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill.  

In Wales, the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill is due to have its final vote on the 17th March. 

The groups will gather at 10:30am-11:30am and will be joined by greyhounds rescued from the racing industry, supportive members of the public, Mark Ruskell MSP, who brought the Bill, and supportive MSPs and organisations. 

Head of Campaigns and Media for OneKind, Eve Massie Bishop, speaking on behalf of the Unbound the Greyhound coalition says: 

“For nearly three years, the Unbound the Greyhound coalition has worked tirelessly — alongside tens of thousands of compassionate members of the public — to shine a light on the suffering these gentle dogs have endured in the racing industry and to push for an end to this cruel and archaic industry in Scotland. 

“Our message has always been clear: greyhounds are not commodities to be exploited for financial gain. They are sensitive, affectionate, and gentle dogs who deserve to be safe and loved in homes where they are truly cared for. We are grateful to Mark Ruskell MSP for his unwavering commitment to ending greyhound racing in Scotland. 

“Our rally at Holyrood—joined by supporters from across Scotland and greyhounds rescued from the racing industry — will show the strength of public support behind this Bill. Scotland now has the chance to put this dying industry out of its misery. We hope every MSP will seize this opportunity and vote in favour of the Bill.” 

The Unbound the Greyhound coalition includes OneKind, GREY2K USA Worldwide, Say No To Greyhound Racing in Scotland, Scotland Against Greyhound Exploitation (SAGE), the League Against Cruel Sports, Hope Rescue, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) and Animal Concern. 

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For more information please contact:

Eve Massie Bishop - [email protected]

1. You can learn more about the Unbound the Greyhound campaign here. 
2. The Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill can be seen here.