GeoQuizzical (March)

Run via Zoom, and beginning at 7.30pm, this is the monthly geography quiz of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Eight rounds of eight questions, with prizes on offer.

Tickets are £2.00 (plus small booking fee) per device, with all proceeds to support the work of the Society.

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The Gulf of Corryvreckan: A Modern Perspective of an Ancient Folklore

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...
January 2021

January e-newsletter of the RSGS: RSGS Chalk Talks, Lesson Plans, Climate Commitment, Inspiring People At Home, Michael Palin at RSGS, 2020 Summary Video
Rephotography of the Central Asiatic Expeditions

Rephotography of the Central Asiatic Expeditions: Chasing Four Photographers Across Mongolia and Discovering 100 Years of Change
Chalk Talks

Free, virtual geography lessons for students at home. Each video will summarise topics in the Scottish Geography curriculum, from glaciers to coasts, cities to deserts, and everything in between.

Mike Robinson - Climate Solutions & Young Geographer III Launch

Chief Executive of RSGS, Mike Robinson, explains the underpinnings of climate change science, and some of the key solutions the world must implement. As part of this event, an all-female, youth editorial team will also launch their latest Young Geographer magazine, which focuses on climate justice issues from around the world.
Professor Iain Stewart - Tomorrow's Cities

RSGS President Iain Stewart explains how a recent research project he's involved in aims to better protect the poorest, most marginalised populations living in our planet’s riskiest cities.
Sal Montgomery - Kayaking in Bhutan: Saying Yes to the Unknown

Adventurer Sal Montgomery said ‘yes’ to a dream kayaking trip to Bhutan with TV star Steve Backshall. What materialised was one of the biggest adventures of her life, complete with whitewater, world firsts and wild unexplored canyons.
Bruce Gittings - Highlights from Chile

Academic Geographer Bruce Gittings introduces you to the landscapes, people and politics of Chile, taking you on a journey from your living room to capture a flavour of this remarkable South American country.
An Evening with Jonathon Porritt

Environmentalist and author Jonathon Porritt considers whether this moment, early in 2021, is an important 'inflection point' for the human race. ...
An Interview with Levison Wood

“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.

Departing the Island on 'The Edge of the World’

"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.
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland: An Interview

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.
Shackleton at the RSGS: A Sketch

This is an attempt to explain why there are no newspaper cuttings in the RSGS archives from early 1904 until late 1905. This is approximately the length of Shackleton’s tenure as Secretary...
What an Emergency Looks Like

"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.
Hamish MacInnes: ‘the Fox of Glen Coe’

"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"
COP26 Postponed

"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.
Erskine Beveridge: the Dunfermline Geographer

"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
An Interview with Levison Wood

“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.
The Climate Emergency: One Year On

"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.
An Interview with Calum Maclean

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!