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

“There’s no dream that mustn’t be dared"

RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf marks the centenary of the 1922 British Mount Everest Expedition - which Mallory believed unlocked the route of a possible future ascent...
Hugh Andrew, RSGS Shackleton Medallist

RSGS were pleased to award Hugh Andrew, Managing Director of Birlinn Publishers Ltd, with its prestigious Shackleton Medal for his leadership and citizenship in Scottish publishing, and his role in exemplifying high-quality geographical works.
ScotWind Leasing

Scottish Renewables Chief Executive, Clare Mack, talks about ScotWind Leasing- an exciting and significant milestone in Scotland’s renewable energy story, enabling the next generation of offshore wind farms to be developed.
Scotland: Our Climate Journey Screening - Edinburgh

Screening of Scotland: Our Climate Journey in Edinburgh, a documentary presented by the RSGS.

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

Our Inspiring People talks in the 2021-22 season are all being held online, via Zoom.
Our Philosophy

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