Talk by ‘toughest in business’

Fife-born cameraman to give lecture for RSGS on state of oceans

A Fife-born wildlife cameraman described by David Attenborough as “the toughest in the business” will be speaking in Perth.

Doug Allan will be giving a talk to the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) as part of its Inspiring People programme on Tuesday December 6 in The Salutation Hotel, Perth, at 7.30pm.

The last time Mr Allan spoke for the society he was awarded a fellowship of RSGS in his home town of Dunfermline.

“Anybody who has enjoyed BBC series’ such as Ocean Giants and Human Planet will have seen the quality of Doug Allan’s work,” said a spokesperson for the RSGS. “He has provided us with some of the most memorable wildlife images ever captured; therefore, the opportunity to hear the stories behind these images, straight from the man himself, is one not to be missed.

“Doug will be focusing on the plight of our planet’s oceans and their most charismatic inhabitants.”

With more than 40 years’ first-hand experience of the Poles, Mr Allan has seen the effects of the change in sea ice cover on sea mammal populations.

What he has witnessed has reinforced his determination and commitment to raise awareness of this global issue.

RSGS chief executive Mike Robinson said of the talk: “Even those who may not be familiar with his name, will surely be familiar with Doug Allan’s wonderful wildlife footage of one of the world’s leading wildlife cameramen.

“I hope visitors will leave inspired to learn more and to, perhaps, make a small change to their own lifestyles and, in turn, to the future of our planet.”

Tickets can be purchased on the door.

Poles apart: Dunfermline native Doug Allan has more than 40 years’ experience of working at the North and South pole.

Young male polar bears play fighting, Hudson Bay, Canada.

Doug with a humpback whale and a calf, middle, and a beluga whale.