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Steven Nelson: RNLI Operations Room

Steven Nelson - Lifesaving Operations Room Manager & his team provide an in-depth insight in the RNLI Ops Room. Read more
Stephen Venables: Africa's Three Highest Peaks

Stephen Venables recounts his first visit to Africa, helping a team climb the continent's 3 Highest mountains. Read more

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GeoQuizzical (RSGS January Quiz)

Monthly geography quiz of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Eight rounds of eight questions, with prizes on offer. Read more

Stephen Venables: Africa's Three Highest Peaks

Stephen Venables recounts his first visit to Africa, helping a team climb the continent's 3 Highest mountains. Read more

Steven Nelson: RNLI Operations Room

Steven Nelson - Lifesaving Operations Room Manager & his team provide an in-depth insight in the RNLI Ops Room. Read more

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Ernest Shackleton and the RSGS

Writer-in-residence Jo Woolf reviews the life and career of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton, reflecting on his time as Secretary of the RSGS.
A Call for European Leadership on Climate Change

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.
GeoQuizzical (RSGS January Quiz)

Monthly geography quiz of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Eight rounds of eight questions, with prizes on offer.
Steven Nelson: RNLI Operations Room

Steven Nelson - Lifesaving Operations Room Manager & his team provide an in-depth insight in the RNLI Ops Room.

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