Allan hails from Fort William in the Highlands and sings mostly traditional songs accompanied by the 'Highland Banjo' <joke>. He enjoys singing harmony with guests visiting the club.

Brought up on folk music his early influences were Pete Seeger and Ian Campbell.

He was a member of The Fergie McDonald Band, a well known band in the Highlands and Islands for 10 years. He is currently a member of the Ceilidh band Kelda.

Club Quotes

• Fine Scottish voice, always very pleasant to sing along with. 'The Sausage Song' and 'Manura Manyah' are very amusing...
• A banjo playing Scottish asylum seeker...
• Upholding the Scottish tradition from comic songs, ballads, and rousing chorus songs, Allan is a Club stalwart and deputy MC...
• Good voice...
• Banjo player who sings mostly Scottish traditional songs. Has a rich baritone voice...
• Fine singer both as soloist and laying down harmonies for others. Definitive version of 'Aye Waukin'...
• Traditional stalwart...
• Enthusiastic Club member. Always ready to add harmony or banjo to all and sundry. Good stock of Scottish songs...