The RSGS Edinburgh Group was established in 1884; Henry Morton Stanley gave the first public talk, entitled The Congo. There are now 12 RSGS Inspiring People talks held in Edinburgh each year.

Events in Edinburgh

There are now 12 RSGS Inspiring People talks in Edinburgh each year. Six of these talks are given on Wednesday afternoons at 2.15pm, and six are given on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. Please check individual event listings for any changes.

Edinburgh Venue 

Our Inspiring People talks in Edinburgh take place at the University of Edinburgh, Please check our events page for details about venue, including building and lecture theatre.