We are now preparing the talks for next session, the first of which is given above.

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Society News
A selection of images from Scottish film history.

RPSG 2025 Soirée: 24th September 2025

Published: 8th September 2025

What is it: Illustrated talk followed by drinks and canapes Where is it: Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre, National Library of Scotland, Kelvin […]

Society News

Speakers Confirmed for the 224th Session

Published: 15th July 2025

Twelve experts from a wide range of disciplines will deliver lectures to the Society between October and March. All lectures […]

Event Reports
Members of the Society looking at the statue of Emmeline Pankhurst.

The Royal Phil Heads to Manchester

Published: 22nd June 2025

On Monday 19 May 2025, twenty-four eager and interested members boarded a luxury coach and headed south on a four-day […]

Our History

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow was founded in 1802 “to aid the study, diffusion, and advancement of the arts and sciences with their applications”.

Join the Society

Membership brings free access to all talks as well as other benefits. After each talk you can meet the lecturer and other society members over a glass of wine.

MEMBERSHIP IS FREE FOR STUDENTS AND UNDER 25'S