A Cold Quarter

Personal report on a BSES Expedition to Svalbard, Spring 2006 Nic Robertson

Read Nic's Expedition Report

Greenland Ice Cap Crossing

Greenland Icecap Crossing 2005 – Louise Scott - Expedition Diary

Read Louise Scott's Expedition Diary (PDF - 197KB)

Welcome to The Scottish Arctic Club

The objectives of the Club are to advance the education of the public on matters of research and travel in high latitudes by:

• providing opportunities for the exchange of relevant information
• publicising expedition reports
• encouraging competent expedition practices to ensure safety of those involved in research and travel in high latitudes
• helping to establish and maintain good relations with those governments that administer Arctic territories
• the acquisition and provision of either premises for or facilities for a library (the Waterston Library), for the use of those who are interested in furthering the objectives of the Club; and
• the holding of an Annual Conference. 

MEMBERSHIP

New members are welcome: the Club is for people of all ages who have an interest in the Arctic, particularly if they have already travelled there.

Membership fee:  £ 5.00 (per annum)

Membership Application (PDF 23KB)

ACTIVITIES

The Scottish Arctic Club holds an annual conference each November, traditionally called the Annual Supper, which involves members, guests and young expeditioners.  Its purpose is to encourage the exchange of information and advice for the planning of expeditions, to have a programme of brief presentations on recent expeditions, in particular of those given support by the club, and to have a key address on a topic of particular interest concerning the Arctic.
The Annual General Meeting is held then, and plenty of time is also allowed for the informal exchange of information and experience.