Doug Allan

Douglas "Doug" Allan (born 1951)[1] is a Scottish wildlife cameraman and photographer best known for his work in polar regions and underwater.

Early life

Allan is one of twin brothers born in Dunfermline in Scotland, the son of a photographer and photojournalist who ran his own photography shop in the town.[1][2] As a child Allan became a keen snorkeller and underwater diver, which inspired him to study marine biology at the University of Stirling.[3] His first job was as a pearl diver with Bill Abernathy, the last pearl hunter in Scotland.[4]

Speaker

He frequently gives illustrated lectures and talks, including at the 2016 Cambridge University Expedition Society annual dinner.

References

  1. 1 2 Peddie, Clare (24 June 2010). "Laureation address - Mr Doug Allan". University of St Andrews.
  2. ↑ Young, Kirsty (presenter); Allan, Doug (interviewed guest) (20 July 2014). Doug Allan (Radio broadcast). Desert Island Discs. BBC Radio 4. Retrieved 2 September 2014.
  3. ↑ Tyzack, Anna (8 April 2014). "My perfect weekend: Doug Allan, wildlife cameraman". Daily Telegraph.
  4. ↑ "Douglas (Doug) Allan". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 2 September 2014.

External links

Official website


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