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  • Chalk Talks

    Chalk Talks

    Free, virtual geography lessons for students working at home. The videos summarise topics in the Scottish Geography curriculum, from glaciers to coasts, cities to deserts, and everything in between. Read more

  • Lesson Plans

    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. Read more

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Hire a Room

Hire a Room

Our rooms at RSGS HQ can in Perth can be booked and cater for a wide variety of clients from small corporate meetings and school trips to intimate weddings. Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers can tailor a friendly package for most occasions. Read more

Published: 7th November, 2018

Updated: 13th January, 2023

Author: James Cave

Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets

Case studies and fun facts for the classroom, covering flooding, landslides and coasts. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 14th September, 2021

Author: James Cave

Learning Maps and Mats

Learning Maps and Mats

RSGS helps schools create playground maps and access climate change story mats for the classroom. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 9th December, 2022

Author: James Cave

Lesson Plans

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. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 14th December, 2021

Author: James Cave

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning

Lesson plans and advice for outdoor learning projects and activities inspired by exploration and adventure. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 8th December, 2021

Author: James Cave

Volunteer With Us

Volunteer With Us

It's easy to volunteer with us, and we have lots of exciting projects to work on, including hosting speakers at our talks, giving RSGS talks to external clubs and guiding visitors at our HQ in Perth. Read more

Published: 10th July, 2019

Updated: 24th July, 2019

Author: James Cave

Chalk Talks

Chalk Talks

Free, virtual geography lessons for students working at home. The videos summarise topics in the Scottish Geography curriculum, from glaciers to coasts, cities to deserts, and everything in between. Read more

Published: 22nd January, 2021

Updated: 12th September, 2022

Author: James Cave

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    Shackleton and the men on Elephant Island: a brotherhood of the sea

    In 1916 Ernest Shackleton's beloved ship Endurance was crushed by ice and sank to the depths of the Weddell Sea, but what followed was an astonishing story of courage and survival.

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    Aftershock – how humanitarian aid is helping millions affected by the Turkey Syria Earthquakes

    The huge earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria a month ago weren’t necessarily a huge surprise in an area with an historic vulnerability to seismic shocks, but the scale of the devastation was an enormous shock - turning millions of lives upside down in an instant.

  • The RSGS Education Conference

    The RSGS Education Conference

    On Saturday 25th February RSGS convened a full day, fast-paced conference at Dollar Academy to bring together key individuals and organisations, to discuss how to maximise and promote the relevance and uptake of geography.

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  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    With the support of more than 2,500 Members, c120 volunteers, and six staff, we are a small, flexible organisation, striving to increase geographical understanding.

  • Our Philosophy

    Our Philosophy

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

  • RSGS People

    RSGS People

    We are associated with some amazing people - explorers, adventurers, travellers, photographers, writers, humanitarians, scientists, journalists...

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    University Research

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

  • Nominate for Awards

    Nominate for Awards

    Submit your nominations for new RSGS Medallists and Fellows, recognising outstanding contributions in a wide range of geographical fields.

  • Volunteer With Us

    Volunteer With Us

    It's easy to volunteer with us, and we have lots of exciting projects to work on, including hosting speakers at our talks, giving RSGS talks to external clubs and guiding visitors at our HQ in Perth.

  • Schools Education

    Schools Education

    We are a champion for geographical education in Scottish schools, involved in policy discussions, promoting geography in schools, and projects.

  • Informing Policy

    Informing Policy

    We engage in policy discussions with national government departments, international bodies, local authorities, community organisations, schools, universities, companies, NGOs and others.

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    Our Impact

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

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