introducing the royal scottish geographical society
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RSGS
Making the connections between Making the connections between
People, Places and the PlanetPeople, Places and the Planet
“One of the best kept secrets in Scotland…”
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Patrick Geddes, council member first proposed the establishment of a geographical museum for RSGS
in 1896
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Conserving Heritage
The first time we’ve been able to properly open our collections to the public
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•13 locations
•90-100 talks /yr
•10,000+ people
““The best The best national talks national talks
programme programme in Scotland”in Scotland”
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Celebrating Achievement
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Promoting Science
For anyone interested in the world around them…
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Developing Citizenship
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Encouraging Participation
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Open for 140 days3,000 visitors
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20120133
• Membership more widely promoted and growingMembership more widely promoted and growing
• Website improved and working effectivelyWebsite improved and working effectively
• Finances continue to be improvedFinances continue to be improved
• Regular communicationsRegular communications
• Educational project work developedEducational project work developed
• Operational deficit reducedOperational deficit reduced
• New income streams developedNew income streams developed
Please join as a member
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