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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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The Geographer

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

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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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Horrible Geography of Stunning Scotland

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

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    Mark Evans shares the story of recreating Philby’s pioneering 1917 journey across Arabia. Read more

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    This September, we are offering a specially curated tour around the Fair Maid's House in Perth about the very best of trains and railways. Read more

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    Adventurer and broadcaster Alice goes on a quest to reveal the secrets of the Nabateans, a great civilisation based in the Arabian Peninsula at the time of the Romans and the Pharaohs. Read more

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  • Morocco: where has all the water gone?

    Adventurer Alice Morrison reflects on Morocco's worsening drought, highlighting the impact on agriculture and daily life in the High Atlas Mountains, and highlights the need for global action. Read more

  • Water scarcity in Scotland: really?

    Scotland has a global reputation as a ‘wet’, water-rich nation. Often when we think of Scotland, it evokes images of our beautiful lochs and rivers, and notions of an abundance of water. However, across Scotland water scarcity is a real and increasing risk. Read more

  • Rail freight

    Train expert David Spaven considers what dis-investment means for rail freight. Read more