Alan fitz Walter (1120 – 1204)[1] was hereditary High Steward of Scotland and a crusader.

From 1178, the time of his succession to his father, until his death in 1204, Alan served as Steward of Scotland (dapifer) to William the Lion, King of Scots.

[1] Alan allegedly accompanied Richard the Lionheart on the Third Crusade, from which he returned to Scotland in July 1191.

Amongst the witnesses are the Abbot of Melrose, the Abbot of Newbottle, Richard de Morville, Constable of Scotland, 'Alan, son of Walter the Steward, and William de Lauder.

By his second marriage to Alesta, daughter of Morggán, Earl of Mar,[3] [7] and Ada, he had: