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Geographical magazine

Find out more about Geographical, the official monthly magazine of the Society that has been published in the UK since 1935.

Geographical is the official monthly magazine of the Society and has been published in the UK since 1935. Covering a range of content including geography, culture, wildlife and exploration, and all beautifully illustrated with insightful photography, Geographical is both informative and educational.

Sustainability is important to both the Society and Geographical, as such the paper for the magazine originates from timber grown in sustainable forests which is responsibly managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards. For every tree that is used to make Geographical, three more are planted in its place. Plus, the magazine is delivered to subscribers in 100% compostable packaging which breaks down in six months.

Geographical is included as part of the membership package for Members, as a digital edition for Student Members, and it can also be added to subscriptions for Fellowship and Associate Fellowship.

If you want to add a subscription to Geographical to your Fellowship or check your subscription options, please email membership@rgs.org

How members access their digital editions

Subscribers to Geographical magazine can access the digital edition by logging in to the webviewer from their browser or by downloading the app.

Your login details for the digital editions of Geographical magazine are the same as the ones you use to log in to the Society’s website. If you have not yet logged into our website or have forgotten your password, please request a link to reset your password.

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Using a desktop or laptop computer to read Geographical

Using a smartphone or tablet to read Geographical

  • Search your app store for ‘Geographical Magazine’, download the free app and enter your login details.

Need help?

The app includes a set of frequently asked questions as well as a link to more technical support if you need it. For technical support for the app, please email support@syonpublishing.com

If you can’t login to the app, please check that your password is correct and the email address is the one you have registered with the Society. If you are still unable to login to the app please contact membership@rgs.org to check that your membership options include access to the digital edition of Geographical magazine.