We have teamed up with Persie Distillery to create an RSGS Explorer’s Gin. Read more
As one of the critical geographical issues we face today, climate change is a major area of work for us, and one that benefits significantly from our solutions-focused approach of cross-sectoral working and coordination. Read more
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
Perth has a quality of environment and landscape that few cities can match and makes it one of the healthiest places in the country to live, work and grow up. Being one of the smallest of the seven cities in Scotland, there is a real opportunity to lead and showcase sustainable solutions and become the envy of Europe. Read more
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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
Established in 1884, we are one of the oldest geographical societies in the world, with links to some of the most significant figures of the last 150 years. These include Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton; leading mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary, pioneering astronaut Neil Armstrong, endurance explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, travel writer Dame Freya Stark, broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough, journalist and activist Naomi Klein, and spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Read more
The RSGS is a small, dynamic, educational charity, working across Scotland and beyond to promote geographical understanding and joined-up thinking. We organise inspirational public talks and events, publish an excellent magazine, share ideas through our broad network, engage in important policy discussions, champion the teaching of Geography, maintain a fascinating historical collection, and develop exciting projects. Read more
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. Read more
The Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) is a dynamic educational charity which promotes a better understanding of natural environments and human societies, and how they interact. Read more
The Royal Scottish Geographical Society is a dynamic educational charity with far-reaching influence and a mission to inspire and inform. Read more
The RSGS has 13 local groups across Scotland, all run by volunteers who man the Inspiring People talks and arrange other exciting local events. Read more
Our visitor centre is in Perth, the Geographical Heart of Scotland. Come and explore! Read more
We provide informed, intelligent, insightful commentary on world issues from a geographical perspective. Read more
Inspiring People talks (face-to-face and online), award presentation events, and special events at our HQ in Perth. Read more
We publish an attractive and informative quarterly magazine, The Geographer. Read more
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. Read more
There are now six RSGS Inspiring People talks held in Stirling each year. Read more
There are now six RSGS Inspiring People talks held in Perth each year. Read more
There are now six RSGS Inspiring People talks held in Kirkcaldy each year. Read more
There are now six RSGS Inspiring People talks held in Inverness each year. Read more
There are now six RSGS Inspiring People talks held in Helensburgh each year. Read more
There are now 12 RSGS Inspiring People talks in Glasgow each year. Six of these talks are given on Thursday afternoons at 2.15pm, and six are given on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. Most are held at The Glasgow Academy in the city's West End. Read more