A Festival of Shackleton; In the City of Discovery

Get tickets for A Festival of Shackleton here.

How is one of the world’s most celebrated explorers connected to Scotland and the City of Discovery? This December, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and Dundee Heritage Trust are delighted to present ‘A Festival of Shackleton’, an exploration of Ernest Shackleton’s connections to Dundee and Scotland, that shaped some of his most legendary expeditions. 

During the event, hear from speakers including: 

· The Endurance 22 Team, featuring Expedition Leader John Shears and Subsea Manager Nico Vincent, who will recount their remarkable journey to locate Shackleton’s lost ship, Endurance, and share stunning images from the wreck. 

· John Geiger, Chief Executive of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, will reflect on his participation in the recent expedition that led to the discovery of the Quest, Shackleton’s final ship, in the Labrador Sea. 

· The Royal Scottish Geographical Society will delve into Shackleton’s time as Secretary of the organisation and highlight his critical ties to Scotland. 

· Dundee Heritage Trust will explore Shackleton’s connections to the city of Dundee through the 1901-4 Discovery expedition. 

· The Shackleton Museum in Athy, Ireland, will share insights ahead of the museum opening next year. 

The event will also showcase a selection of specially created films that further explore the legacy of Shackleton. Including Michael Marra MSP reflecting on Shackleton’s political career in Dundee, as well as a look inside the refurbished cabin from the Quest, and the story of how it ended up in Ireland. Come along to this once in a lifetime gathering of experts and discover lesser-known stories about this legendary explorer. 

Festival attendees will be eligible for half price admission to Discovery Point in December. Terms & conditions apply – see dundeeheritage.co.uk for details. 

Tickets are £24 for General Admission, £20 for RSGS Members, and £16 for U18s/students/unwaged/receiving benefits.   

We also have a number of £200 ‘Supporter’ tickets available. The Supporter ticket gives you the opportunity to support the work of both RSGS and DHT to inspire future generations of explorers. Includes access to a VIP drinks reception at Discovery Point before the event.