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“There’s no dream that mustn’t be dared"

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...
Hugh Andrew, RSGS Shackleton Medallist

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.
ScotWind Leasing

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.
Scotland: Our Climate Journey Screening - Edinburgh

Screening of Scotland: Our Climate Journey in Edinburgh, a documentary presented by the RSGS.

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