RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf marks the centenary of the 1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - which Mallory believed unlocked the route of a possible future ascent... Read more
RSGS were pleased to award Hugh Andrew, Managing Director of Birlinn Publishers Ltd, with its prestigious Shackleton Medal for his leadership and citizenship in Scottish publishing, and his role in exemplifying high-quality geographical works. Read more
Scottish Renewables Chief Executive, Clare Mack, talks about ScotWind Leasing- an exciting and significant milestone in Scotland’s renewable energy story, enabling the next generation of offshore wind farms to be developed. Read more
RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf investigates the life of Scottish Mountaineer Alexander Kellas, who was one of the most experienced Himalayan climbers in Britain, and the leading authority on the effects of altitude on the human body before his death on the 1921 Everest Reconnaissance Expedition. Read more
Engaging stories, topical articles and fascinating insights from across the RSGS network.
On Earth day, we share the opening address that Elizabeth Mrema, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, gave at the International Geographical Societies Gathering ahead of COP15. Read more
The RSGS are delighted to announce that Jo Sharp, Professor of Geography at the University of St Andrews, has been appointed as Geographer Royal for Scotland, making her the sixth individual to hold the distinguished title. Read more
'Nature is in crisis, so humanity is in crisis, and we all need to do more to help’ so began RSGS CEO Mike Robinson at a recently convened, meeting of more than 50 geographical societies from all over the world in advance of COP15 of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Kunming. Read more
'It was while he was dangling in mid-air, making painful progress towards a tiny ledge on the vertical rock face of Roraima, that Hamish MacInnes noticed his rope was badly frayed'... RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf reflects on Hamish MacInnes' expedition up Roraima by its hardest route. Read more
RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf reflects on the journey of Sir Everard Im Thurn in leading the first successful expedition to the summit of Mount Roraima. Read more
Putin’s war in Ukraine is deplorable on every level and our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Ukraine who need our compassion and practical support as a matter of urgency as do its neighbours and allies. Read more
Our Chief Executive, Mike Robinson, was delighted to receive the Cairncross Trophy for his services to Perth, from Joe Cairns, President of the Rotary Club of Perth. Read more
50 Years since Neil Armstrong received the RSGS Livingstone Medal at Usher Hall in Edinburgh, RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf reflects on his journey to becoming the first man on the moon. Read more
We share an article from our recent edition of The Geographer written by EveryDoctor Chief Executive Dr Julia Patterson, on why we need radical, transformative thinking for the NHS. Read more
RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf explores the remarkable life of Jane Digby, the character from Around the World in 80 Days who saves Phileas Fogg and his two companions when they attempt to cross the Empty Quarter of Arabia. Read more
RSGS CEO Mike Robinson reflects on the Covid-19 Pandemic 2 years in, and considers what has changed since the beginning of the outbreak. Read more
RSGS CEO Mike Robinson considers how a country's GDP may be a measure of its economic prosperity, but fails to highlight the damage done in pursuit of wealth. Read more
Since unveiling plans to continue our series of popular monthly Q&A sessions with sustainability experts into the coming year, we discuss what we have done so far and reflect on why these conversations are so essential. Read more
We consider whether Netflix's recent big release 'Don't Look Up' has the ability to motivate and engage people about the climate crises. Read more
We share RSGS CEO Mike Robinson's introductory speech from the Perth Nature and Biodiversity Conference, talking about why Perth should become the most sustainable small city in Europe. Read more
“It is Burns Night! Can one be the only Scot in Greenland and forget to celebrate such a festival? One cannot!” - On Burns Night, RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf writes about Isobel Wylie Hutchinson celebrating the famous poet in Greenland in 1929. Read more
RSGS CEO Mike Robinson considers whether we can make 2022 a year of relentless positivity by making it our resolution to take climate change action seriously. Read more
Writer-in-residence Jo Woolf reviews the life and career of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton, reflecting on his time as Secretary of the RSGS. Read more
Following the sad passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, we share an insightful article that he and Mary Robinson wrote for The Geographer in 2014, calling for European leadership on climate change. Read more
As we approach the New Year, we reflect on some of the activities we have been involved in during 2021 at RSGS, and what we have achieved. Read more