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Icelandic scenes (part 2): a puzzle nearly solved!

After receiving help from the public in identifying some images from from Isobel Wylie Hutchison's solo 260-mile walking tour from Reykjavik to Akureyri, we share what we have learned.
Towards a Future Vision for Scottish Education

Professor Ken Muir explains the process of writing his report 'Putting Learners at the Centre', where he offers his recommendations for the future of Scottish education.
Geography: Discussing the Way Forward

An important educational conference to discuss Geography in Scottish education and to feed back on the recent Muir and Hayward Consultations (both Louise Hayward and Ken Muir will be speaking at the event).
2023: climate and the year ahead

A new year is upon us, and with that the potential for a fresh start and some fresh impetus to see action around some of the critical issues facing our society.

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Andrew Redmond Barr: How to Map a Country EDINBURGH

Writer and artist Andrew Redmond Barr presents the Atlas of Scotland, a creative project which uses hand-drawn maps and illustrations to tell Scotland’s story.
An interview with Robin Hanbury-Tenison

As an explorer, author, filmmaker, conservationist, and campaigner, Robin Hanbury-Tenison has spent over fifty years exploring the world, has undertaken over 40 expeditions to some of the world’s remotest regions. Online talk with live Q&A.
An Interview with Lewis Pugh FRSGS

RSGS Mungo Park Medallist Lewis Pugh has pioneered swims in the world’s coldest and most vulnerable climates, tying his passion for swimming with his advocacy for human rights and environmentalism as UN Patron of the Oceans. Online talk with live Q&A.
Jacki Hill-Murphy FRGS: Following in the Footsteps of Isabella Bird EDINBURGH

Jacki Hill-Murphy reflects on recreating Isabella Bird's 150-mile trek through Ladakh: crossing the Digar La, finding the house where Isabella stayed, and having tea with the King of Ladakh.
Jacki Hill-Murphy FRGS: Following in the Footsteps of Isabella Bird GLASGOW

Jacki Hill-Murphy reflects on recreating Isabella Bird's 150-mile trek through Ladakh: crossing the Digar La, finding the house where Isabella stayed, and having tea with the King of Ladakh.
Jacki Hill-Murphy FRGS: Following in the Footsteps of Isabella Bird DUNFERMLINE

Jacki Hill-Murphy reflects on recreating Isabella Bird's 150-mile trek through Ladakh: crossing the Digar La, finding the house where Isabella stayed, and having tea with the King of Ladakh.
Jacki Hill-Murphy FRGS: Following in the Footsteps of Isabella Bird DUNDEE

Jacki Hill-Murphy reflects on recreating Isabella Bird's 150-mile trek through Ladakh: crossing the Digar La, finding the house where Isabella stayed, and having tea with the King of Ladakh.
Jacki Hill-Murphy FRGS: Following in the Footsteps of Isabella Bird ABERDEEN

Jacki Hill-Murphy reflects on recreating Isabella Bird's 150-mile trek through Ladakh: crossing the Digar La, finding the house where Isabella stayed, and having tea with the King of Ladakh.
Alice Morrison: Walking with Nomads HELENSBURGH

In 2019, adventurer and explorer Alice Morrison began an epic walk across Morocco with three amazing guides and six camels, never imagining that she would be finishing it in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Alice Morrison: Walking with Nomads AYR

In 2019, adventurer and explorer Alice Morrison began an epic walk across Morocco with three amazing guides and six camels, never imagining that she would be finishing it in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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