A charity has raised concerns that disabled fans are being "shut out" from Scottish sporting venues.

A UK-wide survey of young disabled people found that half of respondents reported being forced to sit away from their friends and families at matches.

David Gale, 32, took part in the survey for Muscular Dystrophy UK Trailblazers and said the experience of attending live sport can often be "ruined" by unsuitable seating.

Ahead of the start of the Paralympic Games, the charity has released a report revealing the experience of disabled fans who are have been left frustrated and isolated from the sports they love.

The charity says some disabled fans face intimidation and feel in danger by having to sit with opposing fans (one in three had to do so).

Nearly nine out of ten feel disadvantaged by the ticket booking system and half of respondents said they had to sit in an unsheltered seating area.

One in four said that venue access, including parking, is the number one reason for not attending more sporting events.

David Gale, from Dumfrieshire, who has muscular dystrophy said: "I'm really passionate about sports and follow football and rugby, and have travelled across the country to do so.

"Supporting a team can provide a sense of belonging that cannot always be experienced in other parts of life when you're disabled.

"However, sometimes the experience can be ruined by poor ticketing leading to me having unsuitable seating.

"This can lead to me being split up from family and friends. It can also become very stressful due to me having difficulty with a lot of steps and the fear of any potential accidents that could happen.

"I shouldn't have to go through such stress for doing something I enjoy."

The charity is now calling for:

Muscular Dystrophy UK's manager Tanvi Vyas said: "It is disappointing that four years after the big promises of a Paralympic legacy, many disabled people in Scotland are clearly frustrated, limited and let down by their sporting experience.

"That they feel shut-out from events they love due to venue layout and accessibility is a real disgrace.

"If venues recognised not only the passion of disabled sports fans, but the £200bn spending power of disabled households, then everyone would gain from better inclusion.

"We urge the sports industry to put accessibility at the heart of stadium design and renovation, and to engage with charities like ours so every sports fan, regardless of disability, can follow their passion."

The survey, which ran May 6 to July 5, said it had received 102 responses.