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Doug Scott: Seeking the High Places

A tribute to the Everest mountaineer and pioneer of alpine-style climbing, who died in December 2020, written by RSGS Writer-in-Residence, Jo Woolf.
Prof David Humphreys - What Next for Environmental Policy?

Drawing on research from places such as Bangladesh and Senegal, environmental policy expert David Humphreys of the Open University considers how geographers, educators and academics should respond to public welfare problems such as environmental degradation and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lizzie Daly - Adventures in Wildlife Conservation

Hear stories of wildlife conservation from around the world with television presenter Lizzie Daly. Over the years, she has explored the depths of the rainforest in Borneo and the Icy Straits of South East Alaska, and has been on the front line with those trying to protect elephants in Kenya.
Tara Shine - From Individual Action to Global Movements: Saving Our Planet

Individual action can seem insignificant in the face of global crises like climate change. But the actions of many translate into global movements demanding change and creating a better world. Environmentalist Tara Shine draws on her experience...

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.
An Evening with Michael Palin

For this online event on Monday 18th Jan, the Livingstone Medallist of RSGS will focus on his work in North Korea, shedding light on one of the most intriguing and secretive countries in the world. There will be chance to ask questions of Michael in the live Q&A that follows his presentation.
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.