Thank you, Peter Abbott OBE – British Consul General!

After a fantastic four years as Consul General at the British Consulate, Dr. Peter Abbott OBE and his family are heading back to the UK. Although he started his role in 2020 during the tough Covid lockdowns, he quickly became a beloved figure here. During his tenure, we witnessed some truly memorable moments, including the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Boston for the Earthshot Prize. His time in New England was also marked by significant events such as the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, her passing, and the coronation of King Charles III. Peter fondly remembers one particularly touching experience: listening to the Scottish pipe bands play “Amazing Grace” in honor of the late Queen at the New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival in September 2022.

Peter and his family were great supporters of Scots in New England and hosted our first annual Scot of the Year awards last year. Before they left to return to the UK we were thrilled to present Peter and his wife, Lindsey, with a beautiful Lewis Chess set as a token of our appreciation and friendship. We wish the Abbotts safe travels and all the best for the future. Haste ye back!

In an upcoming newsletter, we’ll introduce David Clay MBE, who is stepping into Peter’s shoes as the new British Consul General to New England. David started his role earlier this month. We look forward to meeting David and to sharing more about him soon.