We inspire and inform people, to help provide solutions to some of the world's most complex and urgent geographical problems

Voices of the Earth

Stories of exploration and inspiration, gathered from the archives and networks of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society by Jo Woolf.

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Author: Susan Watt

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Climate Solutions

Sign up to one of our Climate Solutions courses today, and be sure that you are playing your part for the future of the planet.

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Author: James Cave

The Geographer

We publish an attractive and informative quarterly magazine, The Geographer.

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Author: Susan Watt

James Croll and his Adventures in Climate and Time

Bursting with energy and colour, this is the story of the inspirational C19th Scottish climate scientist told in an exciting new way for young secondary school students.

Climate Emergency Summits

Our Climate Emergency Summits provide a space for motivated people from across the sectors to come together in a safe and open workshop environment to offer solutions to the climate emergency.

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Author: James Cave

Horrible Geography of Stunning Scotland

Our addition to the suite of engaging and informative Horrible Geography books for children!

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Upcoming Events

  • Fair Maid's House Tour - 20th July

    The Royal Scottish Geographical Society has created a unique tour around the beautiful Fair Maids House of Perth. Read more

  • Fair Maid's House Tour - 3rd August

    The Royal Scottish Geographical Society has created a unique tour around the beautiful Fair Maids House of Perth. Read more

Latest Blogs

  • Ordnance Survey renews long-standing collaboration with RSGS

    Ordnance Survey (OS) has renewed its long-standing relationship with RSGS, to promote the essential role geography and geospatial data can play in delivering climate solutions and helping deliver better outcomes for the public. Read more

  • Community of Geography

    "what we actually sense as our primary community is where we feel we belong: our tribe; our sense of place and pride; of participation or ownership; our passion; our sense of self and identity; our sense of purpose." Mike Robinson questions how RSGS can build on its role at the heart of Scotland's geographical community. Read more

  • Shackleton’s last ship

    ‘The Quest,’ wrote Alexander Macklin, ‘is a little “she-devil”, lively as they are made.  She has many uncomplimentary things said of her, and deserves all of them.’ Read more