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Latest

January 2020

January e-newsletter of the RSGS: Levison Wood at Perth Concert Hall, films with Lewis Pugh, Calum Maclean, and Governor Mark Carney, a BBC Radio interview, grants, and a look back at the best of 2019.
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.
An Interview with Calum Maclean

For our Young Geographer magazine published in 2019, our team of Editors sat down with BBC presenter and wild-swimmer Calum Maclean. The magazine article was published in Gaelic, but we're pleased to share the English version online!
Finding the Spirit of Christmas

Explorers have often been far from home at Christmas, but they have found peace, joy and warm friendship in the most far-flung places…

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.
A Sustainable Wealth Fund to Fuel Transition

With the advent of renewables, there is a great opportunity to generate resources to build a positive future for younger and future generations.
Staying Positive Amidst Environmental Crises

"I have forced myself to focus on solutions to these crises. What can we all do to adopt or drive change?" Written by Mike Robinson, RSGS Chief Executive
Lesson Plans

We are working to enhance geographical learning in Scottish schools. We organise activities and produce learning materials for both primary and secondary school children.
Innovative Projects

We develop exciting projects to inspire public audiences, influence policy-makers, and solve complex problems.
General RSGS Donation

As an educational charity, we rely on general donations from individuals and organisations to support much of our core work. Donations help to keep the Society alive.