Governance Documents

The RSGS’s governing constitution (Articles of Association), latest accounts and latest AGM minutes can be downloaded here.

RSGS Articles of Association, updated and approved on 6th March 2024.

Annual Report & Accounts 2023-24.

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting for 2023-24, held in Perth and via Zoom on 4th June 2025.

Future Generations Fund

Please help us to build a Future Generations Fund to better resource the work we can do with and for young people.

Latest

Hutton’s Tercentenary

We mark the tercentenary of the birth of James Hutton, who is described as the "Father of Modern Geology".
Simon Reeve RSGS Honorary Fellowship

Adventurer and presenter Simon Reeve visited RSGS HQ in Perth last week ahead of his sold-out event at Perth Concert Hall, to be presented with RSGS Honorary Fellowship.
May 2026

RSGS E:Newsletter: David Attenborough 100th; Simon Reeve FRSGS; The Balloonists; A Frozen Night.
Mock Cop 30 - Inverness

The Model Conference of the Parties is an exclusive and inclusive event encouraging voice and change from the perspective of youths. Mock Cop is a youth initiative which strongly connects to the mirroring of Model UN.

Innovative Projects

We develop exciting projects to inspire public audiences, influence policy-makers, and solve complex problems.
Heritage Collections

We conserve and curate heritage collections of more than 100,000 historical and contemporary maps, and a wide variety of books, artefacts and archives.
University Research

We promote geographical research in Scottish universities, offer ‘knowledge exchange’ opportunities, and publish a peer-reviewed academic journal.
Schools Education

We are a champion for geographical education in Scottish schools, involved in policy discussions, promoting geography in schools, and projects.
Informing Policy

We engage in policy discussions with national government departments, international bodies, local authorities, community organisations, schools, universities, companies, NGOs and others.
Our Influence

We are at the heart of a community of interest – an RSGS family of individuals and organisations working together, part of an international network of geographical expertise and achievement.
The Geographer

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

We provide informed, intelligent, insightful commentary on world issues from a geographical perspective.
Public Events

Inspiring People talks (face-to-face and online), award presentation events, and special events at our HQ in Perth.
Our Philosophy

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society is a dynamic educational charity with far-reaching influence and a mission to inspire and inform.