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The Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) is a dynamic educational charity which promotes a better understanding of natural environments and human societies, and how they interact.

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June 2024

RSGS E:Newsletter: Job Vacancy; RSGS Chief Receives OBE; FMH Tours; The Geographer: The Power of Communities; Blog Update.
Fridtjof Nansen and the ‘ghouls of modern life'

After their epic struggles in remote regions, not every explorer relished being in the spotlight on their return to civilisation… Jo Woolf considers how Fridtjof Nansen coped with a return to normal life after gaining worldwide fame.
Dust storms: a shared security challenge for the Middle East

The International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms highlights the growing severity of these hazards. Climate change, poor land management, and geopolitical tensions exacerbate their impact on health, infrastructure, and regional stability.
Ordnance Survey renews long-standing collaboration with RSGS

Ordnance Survey (OS) has renewed its long-standing relationship with RSGS, to promote the essential role geography and geospatial data can play in delivering climate solutions and helping deliver better outcomes for the public.

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Join us as a Member to support our charitable work, enjoy 100 inspiring events, receive our geographic magazine, and be part of the RSGS family.
Who We Are

With the support of more than 2,500 Members, c120 volunteers, and six staff, we are a small, flexible organisation, striving to increase geographical understanding.
Our Philosophy

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society is a dynamic educational charity with far-reaching influence and a mission to inspire and inform.
RSGS People

We are associated with some amazing people - explorers, adventurers, travellers, photographers, writers, humanitarians, scientists, journalists...
University Research

We promote geographical research in Scottish universities, offer ‘knowledge exchange’ opportunities, and publish a peer-reviewed academic journal.
Volunteer With Us

It's easy to volunteer with us, and we have lots of exciting projects to work on, including hosting speakers at our talks, giving RSGS talks to external clubs and guiding visitors at our HQ in Perth.
Nominate for Awards

Submit your nominations for new RSGS Medallists and Fellows, recognising outstanding contributions in a wide range of geographical fields.
Schools Education

We are a champion for geographical education in Scottish schools, involved in policy discussions, promoting geography in schools, and projects.
Informing Policy

We engage in policy discussions with national government departments, international bodies, local authorities, community organisations, schools, universities, companies, NGOs and others.
Our Impact

We provide informed, intelligent, insightful commentary on world issues from a geographical perspective.

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