We talk about an exciting new opportunity for a Deputy Chief Executive to join our team in Perth and reflect on Doors Open Day and an exclusive tour of the Fair Maid's House. We share an update from the RSGS education reform webinar and look at some of the additions to our blog.
We are Hiring
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy CEO to join our team in Perth! We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to support the work of our Chief Executive, particularly in fundraising and business development.
This is a fast-paced and multi-faceted position with considerable scope for professional and personal development, in an exciting and varied role working for one of Scotland’s most dynamic small charities.
We had a brilliant time at Doors Open Day on Saturday 16th September, as we welcomed over 100 visitors of all ages from around the world to the Fair Maid's House. For Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust's 'Living Heritage' theme this year, the special display of maps put together by our volunteers majored on themes of New Towns living heritage, to include planning, architecture, geographical locations, physical boundaries, geology, industrial development and how these influenced/defined their layouts. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and staff who helped organise and host the event.
Educational Reform Webinar
On 27th September we hosted the first of a series of webinars on aspects of educational reform emerging from recent Scottish Government reports, where we offered the opportunity for geographers to share their views on the Hayward Review and its recommendations and consider the implications for Geography and Geography teachers. We are now producing a report on the outcomes from this first webinar and are planning to host the next one on Thursday 23rd November, which will be open for registration soon.
Fair Maid's House Tour
On 5th October we hosted a sold-out exclusive tour of the Fair Maid’s House visitor centre, guided by RSGS volunteer Graham Ferguson who brilliantly shared his knowledge and passion of our history and mission. Visitors were left inspired and informed as Graham explained the history behind one of Perth's most iconic buildings and gave an insight into the very best of geography and exploration. Be on the lookout for announcements about more upcoming tours in the future!
Blog Update
We continue to make weekly additions to our blog (rsgs.org/blog), covering a range of interesting topics and news about our awards and projects. Recent posts include:
Sandy Irvine: from the Carneddau to Everest's North Col: Aged just 22, Andrew (‘Sandy’) Irvine disappeared somewhere near the summit of Everest almost 100 years ago. The story of how he came to be there is one of skill, athleticism and fascinating coincidence.
Running out of long grass...when are we going to find money for public services?: RSGS Chief Executive Mike Robinson challenges the latest severe round of cuts to public services and explains why we must invest in a more just, more sustainable and more robust future.
Gertrude Bell 'Daughter of the Desert': Single-minded and fiercely intelligent, in the early 1900s Gertrude Bell found peace and fulfilment as a desert traveller in the Middle East.
John Rae: An Orkney upbringing and the call of the sea: Born on 30th September 1813, John Rae was destined to become one of the most accomplished Arctic explorers of the 19th century.
