John R. Allan, Date of Birth, Date of Death

John R. Allan

Scottish journalist, broadcaster, author, and farmer known for his books about agricultural life in Scotland

Date of Birth: 04-Sep-1906

Date of Death: 24-Oct-1986

Profession: writer, farmer, journalist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

John Robertson Allan (4 September 1906 – 24 October 1986) was a Scottish journalist, broadcaster, author, and farmer.
He is known for his books about agricultural life in Scotland such as the semi-autobiographical Farmer's Boy (1935) and the posthumously published novel Green Heritage about the traditions and challenges of tenant farming in the north-east of Scotland.
He also wrote a number of non-fiction works on topographical subjects and country life such as The Lowlands of Scotland (1951) for the Festival of Britain's About Britain series.