Allan Massie

Allan Massie
Born
Allan Johnstone Massie

(1938-10-16)16 October 1938
Singapore, Straits Settlements, British Malaya
Died3 February 2026(2026-02-03) (aged 87)
CitizenshipBritish
EducationGlenalmond College
Alma materTrinity College, Cambridge
OccupationWriter
Years active1976–2026
EmployerThe Scotsman
Political partyConservative
Spouse
Alison Langlands
(m. 1973; died 2022)
Children3, including Alex
AwardsScottish Arts Council Book Award, Frederick Niven Literary Award

Allan Johnstone Massie CBE FRSL FRSE (16 October 1938 – 3 February 2026) was a Scottish journalist, columnist and sports writer who worked for several newspapers in both England and Scotland. Massie was also the author of 40 books, including over 25 novels.