Hugh MacDonald-Buchanan specializes in London-based excursions in the UK and military history tours in Europe. While his initial focus was on the French Revolution in Paris and the subsequent Napoleonic era — including the downfall of Napoleon at Waterloo — he has branched out to include the Western Front in WWI and pivotal moments of WWII. These include the Fall of France (Blitzkreig) and the evacuation of Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, D-Day and the Invasion of Normandy, and the series of campaigns that followed on in 1944 – 1945, including Market Garden and the Ardennes.

Hugh’s educational journey took him from attending Harrow School in London to obtaining his degree at University College London. He spent 23 years in the financial sector of London’s Financial District, working for Enskilda Securities Ltd., N.M. Rothschild & Sons Ltd., and Taylor Young Investment Management Ltd. He also worked in venture capital in Nashville, Tennessee, during the 1980s.

During this time, he indulged his passion for organizing excursions with friends; this eventually led to his transition into full-time freelance tour guiding. In 2006, he achieved the prestigious title of Blue Badge Guide of the Year. He is excited to turn a lifelong love for culture and history into his life’s work.