Governance Documents

The RSGS’s governing constitution (Articles of Association), current strategic plan, latest accounts and latest AGM minutes can be downloaded here.

RSGS Articles of Association, updated and approved on 20 March 2015 (0.4 MB).

RSGS Strategic Plan 2017-22.

Annual Report & Accounts 2020-21 (2.8 MB).

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting for 2020-21, held in Perth and via Zoom on 29th March 2022.

Inspiring People Fund

The Inspiring People Fund supports the costs of running the RSGS’s public talks.

Latest

Icelandic scenes (part 2): a puzzle nearly solved!

After receiving help from the public in identifying some images from from Isobel Wylie Hutchison's solo 260-mile walking tour from Reykjavik to Akureyri, we share what we have learned.
Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education

Professor Ken Muir explains the process of writing his report 'Putting Learners at the Centre', where he offers his recommendations for the future of Scottish education.
Geography: Discussing the Way Forward

An important educational conference to discuss Geography in Scottish education and to feed back on the recent Muir and Hayward Consultations (both Louise Hayward and Ken Muir will be speaking at the event).
2023: climate and the year ahead

A new year is upon us, and with that the potential for a fresh start and some fresh impetus to see action around some of the critical issues facing our society.

Innovative Projects

We develop exciting projects to inspire public audiences, influence policy-makers, and solve complex problems.
Heritage Collections

We conserve and curate heritage collections of more than 100,000 historical and contemporary maps, and a wide variety of books, artefacts and archives.
University Research

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

We are at the heart of a community of interest – an RSGS family of individuals and organisations working together, part of an international network of geographical expertise and achievement.
The Geographer

We publish an attractive and informative quarterly magazine, The Geographer.
Our Impact

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

Inspiring People talks (face-to-face and online), award presentation events, and special events at our HQ in Perth.
Our Philosophy

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