Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow

Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow
Formation1802
TypeLearned society
Purpose"[T]o aid the study, diffusion and advancement of the arts and sciences, with their applications, and the better understanding of public affairs."
Headquarters[]
Location
President
Prof Pat Monaghan
Main organ
Council
Websitewww.royalphil.org

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow is a learned society established in 1802 "for the improvement of the Arts and Sciences" in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It runs a programme of lectures, starting its 222nd Series in October 2023. The Society formerly owned a building on Bath Street.

Cyanotype reproduction of seaweed (Ptilota Plumosa) and Title Page of Proceedings of the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow, Vol. XXI, 1889-90