BUY TICKETS: Explorer, author, photographer and broadcaster Levison Wood speaks for RSGS. Read more
BUY TICKETS: TV presenter, naturalist, conservationist, award-winning photographer and author Chris Packham speaks for RSGS. Read more
We organise a programme of c100 public talks and events across Scotland each year: 90 of these form our core programme of Inspiring People talks; our special events include additional talks by high-profile speakers, award presentation events, small-scale talks given in our office, and open days. Tickets for most events can be bought via Eventbrite until noon the day before each talk, or direct from the venue. A limited number of tickets will also be available on the door.
The challenge Scotland offers for wild swimming. Not for the faint-hearted. Read more
A very important topic. Come and find out what we can all do to protect our oceans. Read more
Lauren MacCallum (The Adventure Show) considers whether the climate crisis is a consequence of losing touch with ourselves, our society and our land. Read more
RSGS Chairman Roger Crofts presents an illustrated tour of national parks and nature reserves and looks at the big issues affecting them. Read more
The challenges of a 400km skiing adventure across the Northwest Passage. Read more
The Arctic is ‘ground-zero’ for climate change, and polar bears are on the front line. Read more
The youngest woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest from the north and south approaches considers what aided these successes. Read more
After walking 3,000 miles across China in 2012, Leon discusses the philosophy and potential of trails. Read more
The founder and director of the inspiring charity Refuweegee talks about its achievements. Read more
Join Dr Mahesh Anand of the Open University as he explores how and why the Moon could play host to a sustainable human presence as we enter an era of ‘New Space’. Read more
RSGS Chairman Roger Crofts presents an illustrated tour of national parks and nature reserves, and the issues surrounding their future. Read more
This talk will reveal how our seven unique continents gave rise to the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth, and why it is being lost. Read more
Chile is remarkable for its geographical and biological diversity, with the world's driest desert and highest volcanoes. Read more
RSGS President Iain Stewart explains how a new project aims to better protect the poorest, most marginalised populations living in our planet’s riskiest cities: Kathmandu, Istanbul, Nairobi and Quito. Read more
Join RSGS Explorers-in-Residence Hazel and Luke on an exciting journey across Norway. Read more
An insight into the techniques used to get amazing images from the natural world, with world-renowned photographer Will Burrard-Lucas. Read more