Royal Scottish Geographical Society

At the young age of 58, desert explorer Bertram Thomas, advisor to His Highness Sultan Taimour of Oman passed away on this day in 1950, dying in the house in which he was born in Pill, near Bristol. Seventy four years later, in ten days time the Jewel of Arabia Expedition will be following in his 1928 footsteps along the south east coast of Oman, one of many journeys undertaken by Thomas that saw him awarded the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Founders Medal. Use the QR code below to listen to our podcasts and track our progress from January 6th ... British Embassy Muscat The British Omani Society Oman Sustainability Week - OSW Oman Climate Week MHD ACERE Omantel Al Wisal FM British Council Knowledge Gate International School British School Muscat Ministry of Heritage and Tourism - Sultanate of Oman Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Royal Scottish Geographical Society Penn State University

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the past year at RSGS and everything our small charity has achieved—along with our most memorable moments! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us this year, whether that's by being a member, attending our talks and events, volunteering with us, or engaging with us on social media. We’re excited to return in 2025 with all the plans we have in store, including the second half of our Inspiring People talks programme which will kick off in January. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hogmanay! https://lnkd.in/d2DVKXjm

We have just released the latest edition of our magazine The Geographer, themed on adaptation! In this edition, we explore the role adaptation can play in lessening the impacts of climate change, the key challenges involved, and the hope driving current plans and projects. 🌲 All RSGS Members receive our quarterly magazine for free, learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4fhqsGp

Last night's talk in Stirling by the brilliant Mark Wedgwood marked our final Inspiring People talk before Christmas! We’ll be back in January 2025 with a stellar line-up of speakers for the second half of the programme, including ultra-runner Jasmin Paris, mountaineer Anna Wells, adventurer Andy Torbet, and presenter Paul Murton – to name a few! We look forward to welcoming you all back next year at our 13 Local Groups across Scotland. Check out our full line-up at www.rsgs.org/events

Downloads for the Scottish Geographical Journal hit an all-time high in 2023 with 97,000 downloads, nearly four times the number we had in 2017! - a testament to our brilliant editorial team. Check out latest additions to the journal here: https://lnkd.in/eFzyEfRD Christopher Philo Emma Laurie Martin Hurst

The excitement is building for a Festival of Shackleton next week! Watch our trailer for a sneak peek of what's in store on the night, and some of Sir Ernest #shackleton’s connections to the city of Discovery. Don’t miss out! Book now for what promises to be a one-in-a-lifetime gathering of experts, looking at the most pivotal moments from Shackleton's life, and his lesser-known connections to Scotland. ⏰ Thurs 5th Dec, 7pm 📍 Caird Hall, Dundee 🎟️ bit.ly/3Yke8sf

A fascinating article in today’s Courier exploring Sir Ernest #shackleton's connections to Dundee ahead of 'A Festival of Shackleton' at Caird Hall next week! ⭐ https://lnkd.in/eWAPWQDt

A fascinating article in today’s Courier exploring Sir Ernest #shackleton's connections to Dundee ahead of 'A Festival of Shackleton' at Caird Hall next week! ⭐ https://lnkd.in/eWAPWQDt

The excitement is building for a Festival of Shackleton next week! Watch our trailer for a sneak peek of what's in store on the night, and some of Sir Ernest #shackleton’s connections to the city of Discovery. Don’t miss out! Book now for what promises to be a one-in-a-lifetime gathering of experts, looking at the most pivotal moments from Shackleton's life, and his lesser-known connections to Scotland. ⏰ Thurs 5th Dec, 7pm 📍 Caird Hall, Dundee 🎟️ bit.ly/3Yke8sf

Downloads for the Scottish Geographical Journal hit an all-time high in 2023 with 97,000 downloads, nearly four times the number we had in 2017! - a testament to our brilliant editorial team. Check out latest additions to the journal here: https://lnkd.in/eFzyEfRD Christopher Philo Emma Laurie Martin Hurst