Alistair Duncan (1927-2007) was an author, photographer, and advocate of interfaith relations. He had a particular interest in sacred sites of the Middle East and wrote several books about the area, including Land of the Rock, The Noble Sanctuary, and The Noble Heritage. Alistair Duncan became the Director of the The World of Islam Festival Trust, a post he held for some years and in which he participated in the publication of a number of important books.