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The official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society · Published since 1935

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August 2026

The hunt on Sula Sgeir

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September 2026

Who runs Britain?

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October 2026

Can Iceland ever be reforested?

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Their gift includes immediate access to the complete digital archive – more than 1,000 issues to explore from day one.

  • They receive 12 printed issues
  • They can read the digital edition on any device
  • Front Lines, our premium weekly newsletter, exclusive to subscribers
  • They get immediate access to the archive
  • They can explore more than 1,000 issues back to 1935
  • Your gift lasts one year with no recurring payments
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  2. Add your details and the recipient’s delivery address.
  3. Download the gift card and hand it over on the day.
  4. They can read the digital edition immediately and the first printed issue arrives the following month.

A simple one-year gift. No recurring payments unless you choose to renew. They get digital access immediately and the first printed issue arrives the following month.

In-depth journalism

Award-winning photography

Global perspective

Print & digital included

Archive access

Geographical

Stay on top of the world

Give a year of
Geographical
magazine

PRINT
+ DIGITAL
+ ARCHIVE

The perfect gift for students, history buffs, conservationists, nature lovers and armchair adventurers – or a last-minute present that still arrives on time.

The official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society · Published since 1935

  • 12 printed issues delivered anywhere in the world
  • Digital edition on any device
  • Front Lines, our premium weekly newsletter, exclusive to subscribers
  • Full archive of more than 1,000 issues back to 1935
  • They get digital access immediately
  • One year only – no recurring payments
Order now

Gift a full year of Print & Digital from £69.99

The magazine for curious readers of the world

From climate and geopolitics to culture, conservation, travel and exploration, Geographical brings them thoughtful writing, original reporting and award-winning photography.

Praised by explorers, writers and readers

Paul Rose
“Geographical Magazine is absolutely brilliant, and well-loved.”

Paul Rose

Explorer, TV Presenter, Expedition Leader

Tim Marshall
“Geographical explains the nexus between geography, history, and current affairs. And does it brilliantly”

Tim Marshall

Best-selling author of Prisoners of Geography

Order now

Understand
the world

They get global affairs, climate, culture, science and the environment explained with depth and clarity.

Escape
the scroll

They can escape the scroll with long-form writing, photography and maps in a magazine designed to be read, kept and returned to.

Unlock
the archive

They get immediate access to over 1,000 issues of Geographical back to 1935.

Unlock over 1,000 issues back to 1935

Their gift includes immediate access to the complete digital archive – more than 1,000 issues to explore from day one.

  • They receive 12 printed issues
  • They can read the digital edition on any device
  • Front Lines, our premium weekly newsletter, exclusive to subscribers
  • They get immediate access to the archive
  • They can explore more than 1,000 issues back to 1935
  • Your gift lasts one year with no recurring payments
Order now Geographical archive covers from the 1930s to the 2000s

How the gift works

  1. Choose where the magazine is going and pay securely at checkout.
  2. Add your details and the recipient’s delivery address.
  3. Download the gift card and hand it over on the day.
  4. They can read the digital edition immediately and the first printed issue arrives the following month.

A one-year gift with no recurring payments unless you choose to renew. They get digital access immediately and the first printed issue arrives the following month.

In-depth journalism

Award-winning photography

Global perspective

Print & digital included

Archive access

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Print & Digital · 12 issues · one year

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Print & Digital · 12 issues · one year

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Print & Digital · 12 issues · one year

One-year gift – no recurring payments unless you choose to renew.

Choose where their magazine is going

UK – £69.99

Print & Digital · 12 issues · one year

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Print & Digital · 12 issues · one year

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Print & Digital · 12 issues · one year

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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

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