"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.
All membership categories entitle you to attend all talks at any
of the Society's fourteen regional centres.
You can join ONLINE using the options below.
MEMBERSHIP
The following categories of membership are available:
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Annual Rate |
£38 p.a. |
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Annual Rate |
£54 p.a. |
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A Joint membership entitles the member and one other adult plus any children up to 16 years of age to
attend talks at any Centre
This rate also applies to Overseas Members and where a School wishes to join, allowing two teachers to accompany
up to 20 children to talks at any Centre (please contact us in advance to ensure seats are available)
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Annual Rate |
£114 p.a. |
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Patron Membership allows you to show a higher level of commitment to the Society's work and
brings invitations to special events during the year.
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Annual Rate |
£162 p.a. |
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Annual Rate |
£25 p.a. |
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Applies to under-18, students and members of the Scottish Association of Geography
Teachers only
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Single payment |
£1080 |
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Please contact us to arrange life membership.
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Please consider offering any category of membership as a gift. This is an ideal present for family or
friends, celebrating any occasion. You can join online and indicate below who the gift is for.
If you have any questions contact
enquiries@rsgs.org
and we will be happy to assist.
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For your convenience, we will set up a mandate to automatically pay your subscription every year.
You can easily cancel this mandate at any time and will be sent instructions on how to do so.
BENEFITS
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
- Informal meetings where members can share their own travel experiences
- Regular 'member offers' in The Geographer
- 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 Polar Library - one of the best polar collections in Scotland - held at our headquarters in Perth
- 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
- International excursions organised by the Society to destinations as diverse as Antarctica, Kenya, Tenerife and the USA
- 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.
Please note: At most talks the admission charge is £8 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.
