RSGS - Royal Scottish Geographical Society

"For people who like to learn about their place in the world"

The RSGS is at the centre of geography in Scotland. As such we provide information and assistance to our members whether enthusiastic travellers or professional geographers in their pursuit of geographical knowledge at home and abroad.

RSGS also undertakes work within schools and universities, co-operates with local and national Government agencies as well as collaborating with the media and the general public to promote the landscape and culture of Scotland in its global context. Whoever you are and where-ever you are, your membership goes in part to helping RSGS to achieve these very real and important goals.

Our broad membership is drawn from all parts Scotland, the United Kingdom and many countries around the world. Whether your interest is in the towns, villages or people of Scotland, the role of Scotland in the wider world or global issues such as climate change or third-world development, RSGS has something to offer you.

Membership

The following classes of membership are currently available:

Joint Membership Edinburgh & Glasgow - £57 p.a. / Other Centres - £47 p.a.
This entitles the member and one other adult plus two children up to 16 years of age to attend lectures at any Centre

Single Membership Edinburgh & Glasgow - £40 p.a. / Other Centres - £33 p.a.
This entitles the member to attend lectures at any Centre

Overseas Membership £42 p.a.
This entitles the member and one other adult plus two children up to 16 years of age to attend lectures at any Centre

UK (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Membership £30 p.a.
This entitles the member and one other adult plus two children up to 16 years of age to attend lectures at any Centre

Student and U25 Membership All Centres - £20 p.a.
This entitles the member to attend lectures at any Centre

School, College, or Student Society Membership All Centres - £30 p.a.
Entitles 1-10 students with 1 teacher/parent or 11-18 students with 2 teachers/parents to attend lectures at the Centre of membership, subject to giving prior notice, and to availability of seats

Scottish Association of Geography Teachers (SAGT) Membership £29 p.a.
This entitles a single SAGT member to all RSGS benefits and attend lectures at any Centre

NB: All annual subscriptions will be reduced by £2 if paid by Direct Debit.

Life Membership All Centres - Single payment of £750

Professional Associateship On successful application - single payment of £50

Along with providing a link to your ancestral homeland and the satisfaction of supporting environmental research and education, RSGS provides excellent member benefits:

Membership of RSGS is open to all

Free attendance at a programme of illustrated talks, which are held at our regional centres throughout Scotland

The Scottish Geographical Journal

The Geographer - our richly illustrated and informative newsletter

Free access to the Society's extensive map and photograph collections

Free introductory assistance with your research / geographical enquiries

Free access to the Society's Library held within the University of Strathclyde's John Anderson Campus, from which books may be borrowed

Local excursions and field trips giving an opportunity see geography at first hand

Informal meetings where members can share their own travel experiences

International excursions organised by the Society to destinations as diverse as Antarctica, Kenya, Tenerife and the USA

An Annual Photographic Competition, where winning members' entries are included in the prestigious RSGS Calendar

Access to an enthusiastic network of like-minded individuals

Access to travel grants for research purposes, funding for small research projects and expeditions

Access to Members' Facilities at Perth Headquarters

Room Hire in Perth Headquarters at Reduced Rates

Individuals or groups interested in joining the Society can request a copy of the current printed talks programme by emailing the RSGS HQ at enquiries@rsgs.org. This booklet incorporates a membership application form, which should be completed and returned along with the appropriate remittance.

Please note: At most Illustrated Talks the admission charge is £6 (including VAT) for non-members other than students and school-pupils, who are admitted free-of-charge. Admission to any event is limited by the capacity of the auditorium, and cannot always be guaranteed even for members. For some Illustrated Talks it may be necessary for all attenders to purchase tickets, in which case members will be given priority over non-members.

SPONSORSHIP AND DONATIONS

The Society requires funds to support a wide range of activities designed to promote a greater understanding of the wider world, thus assisting the RSGS to fulfil its role as an educational charity. Illustrated talks, school programmes and publications, as well as essential support for young academics and youth expeditions, are all important aspects of the Society's day to day work.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for specific RSGS events and activities. For further information please contact the Society's Marketing and Publicity Officer at enquiries@rsgs.org.

The Society welcomes donations, which enable it to continue to support geography education in Scotland, and to help young Scots to go on expeditions. Please note that donations qualify for Income Tax relief under the Inland Revenue's Gift Aid scheme. Further details and suitable forms are available by emailing us at enquiries@rsgs.org.