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Just one week to go until A Wild Night In at Perth Concert Hall!

Hear from speakers Gordon Buchanan, Doug Allan, Mandi Stark and Libby Penman about the inspiring stories that shaped their careers in wildlife filmmaking.

Book tickets now: www.perththeatreandconcerthall.com/whats-on/roy...

28.11.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Almost half of #ThePerimeterBook β€”4,481 km (40%)β€”was in Scotland. Next week I’m thrilled to bring the journey back to Alba with illustrated talks at five Scottish venues thanks to the
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22.09.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5
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Fees for Scotland? Best not to This piece appeared in the Summer 2025 edition of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s β€œThe Geographer”, and is replicated here with their kind permission. The spectre of fees for domestic stu…

I was asked by the editor of The Geographer, the @royalscotgeosoc.bsky.social magazine, to comment on the discussion around imposing domestic student fees in Scotland.

This is an online accessible version of my piece.
ddubdrahcir.wordpress.com/2025/09/03/f...
#academicsky #studentfees #highered

03.09.2025 13:17 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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⭐️Doors Open Day!⭐️

On Saturday 13th September the Fair Maid's House will once again be taking part in Doors Open day! Come visit and explore through our diverse and riveting collection of artefacts and maps that illustrate our architectural heritage, in Scotland and abroad!

22.08.2025 11:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An Evening with Aldo Kane - 30/08/2025 19:30:00 Join us at the AK Bell Library in Perth for an evening with TV adventurer and author Aldo Kane.

Tickets are selling quickly for our event with Aldo Kane in Perth later this month! Don't miss out on your chance to hear thrilling stories and get a behind the scenes look at his expeditions.

⏰Saturday 30th August 7:30pm
πŸ“ŒAK Bell Library, Perth

Book tickets now: www.rsgs.org/Event/an-eve...

13.08.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In our next Meet the Experts session, we will be joined by Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Sir Gregor Smith, who will discuss the health impacts of climate change, and how our connection to the planet can also enhance our health and well-being.

Get tickets here: lnkd.in/eP_SWfz7

05.08.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The countdown to inspiration is on...

Now is a great time to join as an RSGS Member to enjoy free access to all 90 talks in the Inspiring People talks programme, running from Sept to March at 13 locations across Scotland.
- Full programme coming soon! ✨

Join RSGS as a member: www.rsgs.org/join-us

28.07.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hands holding a cardboard sign with a drawing of Earth and the message 'There's No Planet B' against a colourful abstract background.

Hands holding a cardboard sign with a drawing of Earth and the message 'There's No Planet B' against a colourful abstract background.

'Apocalyptic climate optimism' in partnership with
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πŸŒπŸ“£Join the debate on climate mobilisation

πŸ—£οΈwith @michaelmatheson.bsky.social, Clare Wharmby, @hannahsalamon.bsky.social, Mike Robinson & Robert Moran

🎟️Tickets ➑️ festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi...

23.07.2025 10:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The @metoffice.gov.uk annual UK climate stocktake reveals that temperature and rainfall extremes are becoming the norm, with new records being set more frequently.

Read our latest blog to learn more about what this means for the UK: lnkd.in/egvvT56J

#climate #weather #climatechange #heatwave

18.07.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Legacies remain one of the most important ways of supporting our work, from our talks programme & public events, to education projects, academic grants & conserving our collections.

By leaving a legacy for the RSGS, you can help ensure the Society's future. Learn more: www.rsgs.org/legacies

17.07.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very excited to finally explore Bluesky! 🌍

Follow our dynamic education charity for insights into geography, science, exploration and climate, and keep up-to-date with the 100 plus inspiring events we hold throughout the year. πŸ”

15.07.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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