The 'Wildest, Loneliest, Most Desolate' exhibition opened at the Fair Maid's House this week, featuring portraits of legendary explorers who vanished on expeditions- including Sandy Irvine and George Mallory, who disappeared during their attempt to summit Everest. learn more about their fateful expedition: https://lnkd.in/eb-zHK8h
About us
The Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) has a distinguished history of supporting and promoting geographical education, research and exploration. For over 130 years, we have been working to broaden public awareness of the breadth and depth of geography, and to promote greater understanding of contemporary issues which shape our future. The RSGS has a growing membership of c.2700 people. It supports and produces a range of educational work, operates a visitor centre in Perth, and helps promote geographical understanding through its journal (the Scottish Geographical Journal) and its newsletter (The Geographer). In addition, the RSGS runs an inspiring programme of around 100 public talks a year per year, and awards a number of high profile medals to some of the most outstanding explorers, scientists, academics, teachers and communicators. It has a large collection of books, maps, images and artefacts garnered during its glittering history, all of which are available for display at its headquarters in Perth. For further information please visit www.rsgs.org or follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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http://www.rsgs.org
External link for Royal Scottish Geographical Society
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Perth
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1884
- Specialties
- geography, education, earth sciences, medals, climate change, environmental sciences, exploration, and research
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Lord John Murray House
15-19 North Port
Perth, PH1 5LU, GB
Employees at Royal Scottish Geographical Society
Updates
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RSGS turned 140 yesterday! on 21st July 1884, Agnes Livingstone-Bruce & John George Bartholomew walked along the beach at North Berwick & established the Scottish Geographical Society (we became “Royal” in 1887). We celebrate 140 years in 14 quotes: https://lnkd.in/ehGWu7aF 21st July also marked the day the Scotia expedition, 95% funded by RSGS and its supporters, successfully returned to Troon in 1904, the day Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969, and the day we opened our office & The Fair Maid's House in Perth in 2010.
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It's #mapmonday! Who can guess where this is and share photos they've taken at this location? 🗺️Comment below 👇
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Today is International Day of Combatting Sand and Dust Storms. Our latest blog considers how climate change, poor land management, and geopolitical tensions exacerbate their impact on health, infrastructure, and regional stability. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqnxFjvb #SDSDay
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WE ARE HIRING There is still time to apply for the position of General Office and Membership Officer at RSGS! This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic educational charity with far-reaching influence. Learn more and apply: https://rsgs.org/vacancies
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We make weekly additions to our online blog, covering a range of interesting topics! Including: 🏜️The 'lone and level sands', RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf looks at explorers throughout history that encountered desert mysteries. 📈How to make business more sustainable. David Howe considers how businesses can become more sustainable and the opportunities it offers. 🌊Why is it flooding? And what can we do to stop it? This spring we have seen a number of extreme local flooding incidents, but what is causing them, and what can we do to stop it? ⚓️Shackleton's last Ship. Following the recent discovery of The Quest, RSGS Writer-in-Residence Jo Woolf reflects on Shackleton's final expedition. Read all our blogs at www.rsgs.org/blog
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Some more brilliant additions to the Scottish Geographical Journal that are available to read online! RSGS Members get free access to all online SGJ articles when they join. Check out all the latest articles here: https://lnkd.in/eFzyEfRD
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Join us! We are looking for an experienced General Office and Membership Officer to coordinate and support our ongoing contact with RSGS Members, and provide administration and coordination service to our small team and office. Learn more and apply: https://rsgs.org/vacancies
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