Our Heritage

For over 135 years, the RSGS has worked with and celebrated some of the most outstanding individuals in the fields of science, exploration, education and communication. And we have been engaged in many of the critical issues and concerns of the day, from mapping and exploration to town planning, flooding and national parks.

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The 1975 British Everest Expedition

On 24th September 1975, Dougal Haston and Doug Scott reached summit of Everest via the treacherous south-west face, becoming the first Britons to conquer the world's highest mountain. Later that year, the 1975 British Everest Expedition was awarded the Livingstone Medal by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Written by RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf.
GeoQuizzical (RSGS October Quiz)

Monthly geography quiz of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Eight rounds of eight questions, with prizes on offer.
RSGS Inspiring People Talks 2021-22

With our first Inspiring People talk taking place online next week, we introduce some of our stellar line-up of speakers, and talk about our plans for hosting talks in 2021-22.
Colonel John Blashford-Snell: Descending the Blue Nile

In 1968 Colonel John Blashford-Snell and and his carefully chosen band of companions were about to embark on a voyage down unknown and hostile waters, through largely unknown and hostile territory. This voyage would be the first descent of the Blue Nile. Written by RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf.

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Our Inspiring People talks in late 2021 will all be held online, via Zoom. We hope that some of our talks in early 2022 can be held face-to-face, if Covid restrictions on venues allow. Details here.
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