Did you know that around only 15000 people visit South Georgia every year? That’s less than 0.0002% of the world’s population! 🌎 Poseidon Expeditions will donate £100 every time a cruise featuring South Georgia is booked this year: sght.org/news/a-scottis… 📷 Piet Van Den Bemd

Happy 19th Birthday, SGHT! 🎉 To celebrate, we've created a special collection of penguin-themed goodies chosen by our amazing staff 🐧 Meet our incredible staff here: conta.cc/4cuAEm7 #SouthGeorgiaHeritageTrust #Birthday #Penguins #Conservation #ShopSmall

Our small but mighty biosecurity dogs train and work hard all year round thanks to Erebus Canine and South Atlantic Detection Dogs 🇬🇸 helping to protect the #Falklands and #SGSSI from invasive species.

We're incredibly fortunate some truly exceptional photographers visit to capture South Georgia's beauty. 📷 Gentoos - Ewan Edwards 📷 Imperial Shags - Tony Martin 📷 Sunset - Oli Prince 📷 South Georgia - Julie Shaughnessy #WorldPhotographyWeek

Can you identify this creature by its vocalisation? We think this animal wins "most impressive headgear" on South Georgia! 👑 Ready to crack this case? Share your guesses with us! #animalguessing #soundchallenge #visualclues #wildlife #nature #ornithology #SouthGeorgia

Welding on the wild side! Our South Georgia Museum Assistant, Bodil Malmose, had an unforgettable experience on South Georgia last season! #MuseumLife #BehindTheScenes #Welding #Adventure #SouthGeorgia

Find out what all the fuss is about. This teaser is just part of our 'Antarctica. A Life Changing Experience film that is being selected for film festivals around the world. GREAT awareness for the #environment. Not seen it yet? Find it here: bit.ly/3X3C7eE #Antarctica

Leith Whaling Station was established in 1909 and was operated by Christian Salvesen Ltd. It was the largest of 7 whaling stations on SG and was named after Salvesen’s hometown. 📷 David Stanley, Leith Harbour, CC BY 2.0 #History #Whaling

Win a 2 person cruise from G Adventures to South Georgia and Antarctica for just £100! 🌍 How to Enter: 🎟️ Buy your raffle ticket now for just £100 by visiting: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-a-cruise… 🗓️ Entry closes: 6pm (BST) 1 October 2024 #SouthGeorgia #Antarctica #Cruise #Adventure

The largest known colony of Chinstraps resides on Zavodovski Island in the South Sandwich Islands with a population of around two million breeding pairs. 📷 Photo from US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Domain #penguin #southgeorgia #chinstrappenguin

Don’t forget to buy your raffle ticket #SouthGeorgiaIsland #Antarctica #Cruise up for grabs. And you support #penguins & #wildlife #conservation #preservation too!

Happy Toothfish Day!

From Nat Geo Docs and directed by Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Natalie Hewit, catch the world premiere at BFI, we are so excited! 🍿

🐋🔜 NEW EXHIBITION! Opening this Saturday, 7th September, Scotland's Whale Road invites you to dive into stories from the country's whaling past and explore the work of scientists aboard RRS Discovery almost 100 years ago that turned the tide from hunting to conservation.

Follow in Shackleton's Footsteps: Win a Cruise for just £100! Buy your raffle ticket now: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-a-cruise… This is your chance to experience the raw beauty of South Georgia – where human endurance was pushed to the limits in the polar extremes. #SouthGeorgia #Raffle

Imagine waking up to this view in January 2025 – with our prize draw, you can! And for just £100, it could be yours. Enter here: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-a-cruise… #Antarctica #Cruise #Adventure #Raffle #Wildlife #Travel #Explore #Nature #Win #BucketList

We asked Helen Balfour – 2023/24's Curatorial Intern – for her highlights from the previous season as we build up to the next. She sent this picture and said: "How can you not love a blonde fur seal pup - especially when they look like they are laughing!"

Our Emeritus Trustee Elaine is taking on a 17km run this Sunday in Canfranc, Spain to fundraise for SGHT. Please donate and help support our vital work, ensuring that SGHT can continue to make a positive impact. facebook.com/share/E4Xhphn2…

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? From majestic whales and penguins to historic sites, this is your chance to experience the wonders of the frozen continent. Get your tickets here: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/win-a-cruise… #Antarctica #Cruise #Raffle #Travel #Wildlife #Nature #Explore #Win