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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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