Introduction to Hugh Salvesen
The Salvesen family comes originally from Norway, but my great-great-grandfather married a Scot, and the rest is history.
I was born in Scotland, and raised on my father’s farm in Perthshire. From school I went to England, to Cambridge University, to study French and German literature. After completing my doctoral thesis in German, I joined the British foreign service, and spent over 25 years travelling the world as a diplomat, ultimately with the rank of ambassador. I was of course a British rather than a Scottish ambassador, but I was an ambassador in a kilt, proud of my Scottish roots wherever I went. And now I am an ambassador for Scotland in a different sense, showing my country to visitors.
With me as your guide you will have a memorable Scottish experience where you will get beneath the surface of this fascinating country.
Als waschechter Schotte und britischer Botschafter a.D. mit ausgezeichneten Deutschkenntnissen und mehrjähriger Deutschlanderfahrung bin ich bestens qualifiziert, Ihnen die vielfältigen Reize dieses bezaubernden Landes zu vermitteln.
Como ex-embajador británico con una larga trayectoria diplomática en América Latina domino bien el español y tengo todos los requisitos para revelarles las tantas maravillas de mi país natal.
SPECIALIST TOURS
History, Culture, Literature, Politics
TOP TIP FOR VISITORS
Don’t confuse Scotland with England – The Scots don’t appreciate it (maybe the English don’t either)
IF YOU ONLY DO ONE THING IN SCOTLAND
Experience the scenery. Go south from Edinburgh to Scott’s View in the Tweed valley. Or go north, perhaps to magical Glen Lyon in Highland Perthshire.
"I am an ambassador for Scotland"
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Dear Seth, You are an incredible host! We so enjoyed you leading our group. Your expertise, humor, organization and knowledge made everything easy & fun! We felt so well cared for! Our every need & want was met! Thank you! Especially for retrieving my suitase for me! We love you! Fern Whisler Mays
Seth – There are no words that properly describe how much we appreciate having you share Scotland with us these six days. You are a remarkable young man with a gift of understanding people and tailoring the moment to the group. It has been a pleasure to know you. We hope if you ever came to Florida you will look us up. Thank you again, Mike, Cary, Sean and Myla Braswell
Seth, Thank you so much for the most enjoyable tour I have ever had in my many travels. Fondly Twinda Braswell
Dear Seth, Thank you for the tour of a lifetime. Your knowledge and information was invaluable and added so much. Plus you are such a good sport. I want to come back! Karen Matches