"It has been more than a year since this coronavirus appeared on the scene. We have not coped well. We need to take stock and start to learn from those who have coped so much better," says RSGS Chief Executive Mike Robinson. Read more
The Gulf of Corryvreckan exists on the western coast of Scotland, and despite its fame, remains a source of mystery. Christian Armstrong from SAMS investigates... Read more
"MacInnes will be fondly remembered for his independent spirit, altruism, courage, modesty, and not least for his sense of humour. Thousands of people owe their lives to him, either directly via rescue missions, or through safety equipment and training. While he loved all mountains, his heart was in Scotland" Read more
Following on from our recent magazine on Active Travel, our Writer-in-Residence has produced three blogs about explorers who favoured human-powered adventures. Third and finally, it's Isobel Wylie Hutchison... Read more
Our soil is one of the most promising nature-based solutions to climate change available to us, says Professor Colin Campbell of the James Hutton Institute. Read more
A tribute to the Everest mountaineer and pioneer of alpine-style climbing, who died in December 2020, written by RSGS Writer-in-Residence, Jo Woolf. Read more
"I believe that hydrogen has a limited role in decarbonisation, and that businesses with a vested interest in promoting hydrogen are doing so at the expense of British consumers," writes Tom Baxter, Professor of Chemical Engineering Read more
"A silver lining of this awful pandemic would be to emerge from one crisis with the foresight, confidence and optimism to tackle the climate crisis too..." writes Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of RSGS Read more
"As with many things, the COVID-19 pandemic has begun to expose cracks in those areas of our society which have been de-prioritised or starved of funds during this past decade of austerity." Writes Chief Executive of RSGS, Mike Robinson Read more
Following on from our recent magazine on Active Travel, our Writer-in-Residence has produced three blogs about explorers who favoured human-powered adventures. Second, it's Mary Kingsley... Read more
Following on from our recent magazine on Active Travel, our Writer-in-Residence has produced three blogs about explorers who favoured human-powered adventures. First up, it's Frank Kingdon Ward... Read more
"Ninety years ago, on August 29, 1930, the last 36 residents of St Kilda were evacuated. Huddled on HMS Harebell they were conveyed from Village Bay on Hirta to mainland Scotland." Writes Collections Volunteer, Kenny Maclean FRSGS. Read more
After 14 years, Mike Robinson stepped down from the charity coalition he established: Stop Climate Chaos Scotland. In this interview with Jo Woolf, he speaks about his lifelong passion for environmental issues and his hopes for the future. Read more
A two-part blog post written by RSGS Writer-in-Residence, Jo Woolf, telling the story of the Klondike Gold Rush and a Scottish plant collector who followed the prospectors’ trail... Read more
"Beveridge's photographs could be dismissed as a romantic view of Scotland but, as well as castles and mountains, they also capture a historical geography and social history..." writes Bruce Gittings FRSGS Read more
"Although coronavirus is quite rightly dominating our thoughts and immediate concerns, the climate emergency hasn't gone away." An interview with Mike Robinson and Professor Dave Reay. Read more
"Once upon a time, pushing my wheelchair 79 metres was a big challenge, let alone crossing seven continents." Writes Karen Darke FRSGS, RSGS Mungo Park Medallist. Read more
"Postponing the relevant UN COPs was inevitable, but we need to see them as essential pre-planning, and re-schedule them as soon as circumstance allows," writes Mike Robinson, RSGS Chief Executive. Read more
"In the case of coronavirus, despite some amount of confusion, at least we now know what an emergency response looks like," writes Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of RSGS. Read more
"Sitting there with ouzo in hand, it reminded me why I am so passionate about cycle touring", writes James Cave, RSGS Communications Officer. Read more
“Because he is so unflinching about his opinions, it’s easy to forget that behind his words is a sensitive person with acute powers of perception,” writes Jo Woolf in this interview with Chris Packham... Read more
“It’s about showing what a region is really like through the eyes of the people who live there.” Explorer Levison Wood speaks to RSGS Writer-in-Residence, Jo Woolf. Read more
For our Young Geographer magazine published in 2019, our team of Editors sat down with BBC presenter and wild-swimmer Calum Maclean. The magazine article was published in Gaelic, but we're pleased to share the English version online! Read more