Explorer Paul Murton to give RSGS talk at Dunfermline High

He'll be going "off the beaten track" to describe life on St Kilda, Boreray, North Rona, The Shiants and Eileach an Naoimh when he comes to the city on Wednesday February 5. 

'Secrets from Sequestered Isles' begins at 7pm in Dunfermline High School and is part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s (RSGS) Inspiring People talks programme. 

Paul said: “I don’t remember exactly when I fell under the spell of wanderlust – perhaps it was when I was nine and went hiking with my pal Stephen beyond the village where we lived – perhaps it was later when my friend Gus and I planned our first European hitch hiking expedition, travelling to Istanbul at the age of 15 – but whenever it was, I have always longed for the open road and for destinations not yet fixed on the horizon.

Explorer Paul Murton will tell his Dunfermline audience about going off the beaten track. (Image: RSGS) “My quest for remote locations has also been a big part of my urge to travel. In this talk I want to take my audience off the beaten track, going in search of isolation and exploring what it means to be remote.”

RSGS chief executive Mike Robinson commented, “As a broadcaster, Paul is a skilled and natural storyteller, so it will be fascinating to hear him bring his adventures to life, and get a rare insight into these remote and intriguing places.”

Tickets are free for RSGS members, students and under-18s while it's £15 for general admission.

Tickets are available to book online in advance at rsgs.org/events and will be available on the door.