Charlie Allan (musician)
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Charlie Allan is a Scottish
actor
and musician
. He is the Chief Executive of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
, a recognized non-profit organization in Scotland, which would spread and receive primarily Scottish culture and Scottish heritage through entertainment and education. For this purpose, a replica of a medieval Scottish village named Duncarron has been constructed.
He is also the Bandleader
of the Scottish band Saor Patrol
.
He is the Chief of Combat International and the Scottish Federation of Medieval Martial Arts (SFMMA). Saor Patrol, Combat International and the SFMMA are parts of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
. He played small roles in films like Gladiator
and Robin Hood
. Since making Gladiator he is friends with Russell Crowe
, who supports him in his Duncarron
project.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. He is the Chief Executive of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
The Clanranald Trust for Scotland is a recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1995 and based in Kincardine, Scotland. Its chairman is Charlie Allan.- Objectives :...
, a recognized non-profit organization in Scotland, which would spread and receive primarily Scottish culture and Scottish heritage through entertainment and education. For this purpose, a replica of a medieval Scottish village named Duncarron has been constructed.
He is also the Bandleader
Bandleader
A bandleader is the leader of a band of musicians. The term is most commonly, though not exclusively, used with a group that plays popular music as a small combo or a big band, such as one which plays jazz, blues, rhythm and blues or rock and roll music....
of the Scottish band Saor Patrol
Saor Patrol
Saor Patrol is a Scottish folk-band from Kincardine in Scotland.The band plays mainly own songs. All songs are intrumental and played with Great Highland Bagpipe drums and electric guitar...
.
He is the Chief of Combat International and the Scottish Federation of Medieval Martial Arts (SFMMA). Saor Patrol, Combat International and the SFMMA are parts of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
The Clanranald Trust for Scotland
The Clanranald Trust for Scotland is a recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1995 and based in Kincardine, Scotland. Its chairman is Charlie Allan.- Objectives :...
. He played small roles in films like Gladiator
Gladiator (2000 film)
Gladiator is a 2000 historical epic film directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel and Richard Harris. Crowe portrays the loyal Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius, who is betrayed...
and Robin Hood
Robin Hood (2010 film)
Robin Hood is a 2010 British/American adventure film based on the Robin Hood legend, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett...
. Since making Gladiator he is friends with Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe
Russell Ira Crowe is a New Zealander Australian actor , film producer and musician. He came to international attention for his role as Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius in the 2000 historical epic film Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor, a...
, who supports him in his Duncarron
Duncarron
Duncarron is the complete reproduction of a fortified village from the early Middle Ages of Scotland. It is the reconstruction of a typical residence of a scottish Clan Chief from the early part of the last millennium. The supporter is the recognized nonprofit organization The Clanranald Trust for...
project.