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Voices of the Earth

Stories of exploration and inspiration, gathered from the archives and networks of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society by Jo Woolf.

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Climate Solutions

Sign up to one of our Climate Solutions courses today, and be sure that you are playing your part for the future of the planet.

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The Geographer

We publish an attractive and informative quarterly magazine, The Geographer.

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James Croll and his Adventures in Climate and Time

Bursting with energy and colour, this is the story of the inspirational C19th Scottish climate scientist told in an exciting new way for young secondary school students.

Climate Emergency Summits

Our Climate Emergency Summits provide a space for motivated people from across the sectors to come together in a safe and open workshop environment to offer solutions to the climate emergency.

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Author: James Cave

Horrible Geography of Stunning Scotland

Our addition to the suite of engaging and informative Horrible Geography books for children!

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  • Meet the Experts: Data for Decarbonisation

    How can maps support decarbonisation and the transition needed to create sustainable places? Read more

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    The Royal Scottish Geographical Society has created a unique tour around the beautiful Fair Maids House of Perth. Read more

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    Polar researcher Mark talks about the beauty of the poles, why we should save them, and how we can do it.  Read more

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    Dr George McGavin talks about why, after 25 years in academia, he switched to broadcasting to reach a wider audience about biodiversity. Read more

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    Polar researcher Mark talks about the beauty of the poles, why we should save them, and how we can do it.  Read more

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    Mark Evans shares the story of recreating Philby’s pioneering 1917 journey across Arabia. Read more

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  • Rail freight

    Train expert David Spaven considers what dis-investment means for rail freight. Read more

  • The Garvellachs

    Geologists have just announced that the Garvellachs, a group of small islands off Scotland’s west coast, preserve a unique record of the Earth entering an ice age some 720 million years ago. We take a short ‘virtual cruise’ around these Isles of the Sea. Read more

  • Inspiring People 2024-25

    From the Sahara to the Himalayas, from oceans to forests, and even journeys that circumnavigate the globe, The Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s 2024-25 Inspiring People talks programme is set to kick off, featuring a stellar line-up of renowned authors, leading scientists, visionary filmmakers, and intrepid explorers. Read more