Scotty Allan

Scotty Allan

Allan Alexander "Scotty" Allan, born in Dundee in 1867, who died in 1941, was a Scottish-born American dog musher, businessman and politician.

In 1907, several mushers based in Nome, Alaska, calling themselves the Nome Kennel Club, which promoted the breeding of dog teams and sponsored the All Alaska Sweepstakes race. The Sweepstakes, whose route goes from Nome to Candle, was organized for the first time in 1908. With Baldy as his lead dog, Allan reached the podium eight times in the Sweepstakes, including three victories in 1911, 1912 and 1914. His exploits during these races inspired Jack London for the main character of Call of the Wild. He formed a duo with Esther Birdsall Darling mushers a duo and together they ride their own breeding, "Allan Darling and Kennel".[1]

Racing history

Year Time
1909 82 hours 2 minutes 41 seconds
1911 80 hours 49 minutes 41 seconds
1912 87 hours 27 minutes 46 seconds

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "Sanka W. Dog" (February 17, 2010). "Scotty Allen – Scotland to Nome". Iditarod Education Portal. Wasilla: Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Committee. Retrieved October 2, 2015.


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