The Livingstone Medal is awarded by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society in recognition of outstanding service of a humanitarian nature with a clear geographical dimension. This was awarded first in 1901.[1]

Named after the African explorer David Livingstone it was endowed in 1901 by his daughter, Agnes Livingstone Bruce. Designed by the sculptor James Pittendrigh MacGillivray, it has a portrait of Livingstone on the front and a depiction of the Spirit of Civilisation on the reverse.[2]

Recipients

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Source: RSGS

See also

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References

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  7. ^ "Palin talk marks 100 years of Geography at University of Edinburgh" (PDF). Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  8. ^ "Dr Robert D Ballard (b 1942)". Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  9. ^ "Diary of Libyan Desert expedition". Janus. Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  10. ^ "John Blashford-Snell". Retrieved 27 August 2015.
  11. ^ "Court Circular". The Times. No. 36953. London. 17 December 1902. p. 10.