Former world snooker champion John Higgins has said snooker is being short-changed in Scotland.
Speaking in Aberdeen ahead of his Grand Prix title defence later this month, Higgins said little was being done to establish a new crop of players.
"I'm sure with the figureheads we've got up here we could open up some sort of academy," said Higgins.
"The youngsters could come along and watch the likes of myself, Stephen Hendry and Graeme Dott playing."
The Snooker Grand Prix is being held in Aberdeen for the first time from 21 to 29 October.
While Scotland currently boasts the world snooker champion and several top-ranking players, no youth academy system exists north of the border.
The England Snooker Academy was established in Northamptonshire in 2003 and relocated to Sheffield in May 2006.
Resident professionals include Peter Ebdon, Ken Doherty, James Wattana, and Chinese sensation, Ding Junhui.
"I'm sure something like that would entice young people back into the game and we could produce more world champions," added Higgins.