DUNFERMLINE'S own Doug Allan has discussed his new book, self-publishing, and his carbon footprint.

The Bafta and Emmy award-winning wildlife photographer, who has worked extensively with David Attenborough, spoke to the Press ahead of an appearance at the Bookface book-swap event in Edinburgh next month where he is due to speak about his book, 'Freeze Frame: A Wildlife Cameraman’s Adventures on Ice'.

"The book isn't new," he explained, "but it is self-published so it's not known very much.

"As a wildlife photographer, most of my income came from filming.

"The book is a collection of pictures from shoots and the stories I never got the chance to tell.

"It has been very successful considering it doesn't appear in bookshops as they take a percentage.

"I do book tours to sell copies, I did a dozen venues scattered throughout Scotland.

"I did a tour ship which goes from Oban to Inverness and I was the resident photographer, helping people take photos and talking about photography.

"There was no carbon footprint from that one – which I am trying to cut down on."

Doug described the growing weight of his carbon footprint, which he attributes to the globetrotting he did while working on documentaries.

"All that flying around needs eased back," he said. "I've made lifestyle and income changes to combat it but I still managed to do a feature film last year and will maybe have more coming up.

"I'm hoping people will ask difficult questions at the event – it is always interesting to talk about these things, especially when you have the long perspective I do.

"There has been such a change in the natural world in that time and it's our responsibility to talk about it.

"It was great to be able to do it guilt-free but people should be starting to think about it (climate change) and do things closer to home.

"Scotland and the wider UK have lots to offer. But places like Skye in July and August can't take many more tourists – I don't know how that problem gets solved.

"It's an interesting time to contemplate travel."

The book-swap event is due to take place on March 6 and is organised by Heather Suttie, who contacted Doug due to his unique perspective.

Doug said: "I think what I say will be interesting, hopefully, and will sell more books of my own.

"I hope people will be interested in books and stories and the ins and outs of self-publishing.

"It's easy to talk about and I'm looking forward to it and to talk to people who are interested in books.

"It might be different from the usual. I'm all for doing different things.

"People have me down as a wildlife film-maker and what we do is one of the most important roles but it is a team effort – we just get the most exciting part of the job.

"Blue Planet was the first series and that led on, it's all good fun.

"I've always liked to do other kinds of films too, rather than wildlife, but wildlife films give you a bigger platform.

"They say everybody has one good book in them and I'm glad mine came out.

"Anyone can come along to the event and Heather is always encouraging new people to come along; with someone like me it's a bit different as well.

"At big venues, you can't spend as much time as you'd like chatting to people so it's great to get the chance for a more intimate experience."

Doug has won multiple awards for his photography, having spent seven years in Antarctica and working extensively with Sir David Attenborough.

He has plenty of stories to share, tickets for the event at Edinburgh's Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel are £20 and available on Eventbrite.