In his talks for the RSGS Inspiring People talks programme, adventure cyclist Mike Elm shares tales from his seven-month, 8,000km cycle journey from England to Greece— via Tunisian sandstorms and Albanian mountains! 🚴‍♀️ Book tickets now at

We had a brilliant day of inspiring talks yesterday with Jasmin Paris & Paul Murton! It was great to see such a large turnout for both talks—thank you to everyone who joined us & to our amazing speakers. There is still a lot of inspiration to come....

Join Lawson Wood for his talks in Inverness, Perth and Stirling next week! Lawson has spent a lifetime immersed in our world’s oceans, dedicating himself to marine conservation and capturing the beauty of underwater life through his lens. 📸 Book now:

Congratulations to Fraser Stewart (left), our newest RSGS Honorary Fellow! Fraser was presented with his Fellowship in recognition of his efforts towards tackling fuel poverty and championing community-led energy solutions.

Author @MerrynGlover is heading to Kirkcaldy, Edinburgh, and Glasgow this month as part of the RSGS Inspiring People talks programme! She'll be sharing her journey to retrace Nan Shepherd’s footsteps through the Cairngorms. 🏔️ Learn more & book tickets: www/rsgs.org/events

RT @Soilfit: @RoyalScotGeoSoc @PtmurtonG great (Inspiring) talk tonight @aberdeenuni & the power of our remote Scottish islands & the wond…

For our first Map Monday of 2025, can you identify the location of this incredibly detailed 1958 map? 🗺️ If you have any photos taken here, we’d love to see them! 📸 #MapMonday #map #geography

Meanwhile, RSGS Communications Officer Holly McNair considers why it is important that we remind ourselves of the value and prevalence of empathy amidst division: 

We were pleased to recently present: - The RSGS Geddes Environment Medal to Professor John Gordon, for his contributions to geoheritage conservation. - RSGS Honorary Fellowship to Dr Roddy Yarr for influencing a wide range of climate change initiatives. Congrats to our awardees!

RT @PerthMuseumUK: Explore how museum objects illustrate climate change and shifting water levels as Open University art historians examine…

Underwater photographer Lawson Wood has spent a lifetime immersed in our world’s oceans, dedicating himself to marine conservation and capturing the beauty of underwater life through his lens. Join him for his talks in Inverness, Perth & Stirling! Tickets:

RT @aliceoutthere1: My latest blog from crossing Saudi north to south is up. We are 22 days in and it is all about the camels. https://t.co…

Join young geographer Kirsty Fisher NEXT WEEK as she shares stories from the journey of a lifetime to circumnavigate the globe by sailboat! ⛵️ She'll be speaking in Dumfries, Galashiels, Ayr and Helensburgh. Book tickets now at

A brilliant range of articles have been added to the Scottish Geographical Journal recently, with some really interesting and timely topics being explored. Check out all of our recent editions here:

Join TV presenter Paul Murton on a journey to Europe's most remote islands! A skilled and natural storyteller, Paul will bring his adventures to life, and give a rare insight into these remote and intriguing places... Get your tickets now:

Next week Professor Roger Crofts will be speaking in Kirkcaldy, Edinburgh and Glasgow- where he will consider what nature means to us, both at home and further afield! Book tickets now at

The RSGS flag has made it to Saudi Arabia! @aliceoutthere1 is currently walking across Saudi Arabia from north to south. 🐪 Check out her page to follow her (and Juicy's) journey and stay up-to-date with her latest adventures!

Join young geographer Kirsty Fisher as she shares stories from the journey of a lifetime to circumnavigate the globe by sailboat! ⛵️🌍 She'll be speaking in Dumfries, Galashiels, Ayr and Helensburgh w/c 27th Jan. Book tickets now at