#MapMonday On this day in 2022, the procession of Queen Elizabeth II's coffin took place from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster. This map shows all the streets and properties containing the words 'Queen Elizabeth'. www.geoplace.co.uk/press/where-...

Recap of Day 2 at our Annual Conference that was in Edinburgh this week. So many talks and networking opportunities that we can’t fit it all in here, but hopefully it gives a good overview of the day. Keep watch of our YouTube channel for when the talks go live to catch up properly. Thanks to all

Recap of Day 1 at our Annual Conference that was in Edinburgh this week. So much happened that we can’t fit it all in here, but hopefully it gives a good idea of some of the events. Thanks to all involved. A truly wonderful gathering.

Thank you Scotland! You’ve been amazing. Thank you especially to our Programme committee and all the speakers. Look out for our awards announcements, GeoFutures Report call for involvement and where our next events will be. Over and out until next year. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

Thank you to all this afternoons speakers covering an atlas’ production, property rights maps and challenges, 50 years of Harvey Maps, land use mapping in England and accessibility in 20 minute neighbourhoods in Edinburgh. A jam packed afternoon! #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

We were honoured today to be joined by John E Bartholomew, son of John C Bartholomew to present the Collins Bartholomew Award in his name for best thematic map of 2026. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

GeoFutures Report launched today. Check out the full report and actions and contact us to get involved. geofutures@cartography.org.uk

We are delighted to share the GeoFutures Report, which is available here www.geoviz.info The report sets out an ambitious roadmap for how we can shape the future of geospatial visualisation over the coming years. If you want to be involved, register interest by email: geofutures@cartography.org.uk

Thank you to all Awards sponsors, organisers and entrants. Congratulations to the commended and winners in each category. Full details will follow over the next days. Special thanks to Steve Burry from Dennis Maps, John Bartholomew, and Vivien Godfrey from Stanfords for presenting their awards too.

Education session from the local universities and college here in Scotland. An eye opening look at the barriers and a way forward that are facing geospatial education in the UK.

First talks session and speed networking bingo complete! Lots of people talking, learning about each other and sharing stories that will make the rest of the day such a joy to spend with all the delegates. Congrats to James who won by filling it in the fastest.

The venue is all set for an amazing conference day of talks, sessions, networking and awards. Please ask anyone with an orange lanyard if you have any questions about the society or want to know how to volunteer too. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

2026 BCS ANNUAL CONFERENCE Registers of Scotland, Meadowbank House, London Road, Edinburgh (Photo ID required to access building on the day) The main conference, including the BCS Awards ceremony, at the Registers of Scotland on Wednesday 9th September from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Great to share some “downtime” with MCG, GeoViz delegates and early arrivers for tomorrow, at Edinburgh Street Food. Lots of excitement for tomorrow’s full day of talks and sessions. We hope you enjoyed this informal networking evening and we’ll see you at 9am for Day 2! #carto2026 #GeoFutures

Archive photos celebrating the origin of the NCAP collection from RAF Medmenham, home of the Allied Central Interpretation Unit (ACIU) in Buckinghamshire. This photo is of Z Section - responsible for Second Phase interpretation - at Danesfield House in 1945 and is in the entrance at NCAP Edinburgh.

Marcy Bidney, University of Chicago, at MCG today presenting the inaugural Ann Sutherland lecture. Thank you to Karen Sutherland (daughter of Ann) for attending this special event, and to the MCG Convenors and of course Marcy.

A fantastic presentation from National Collection of Aerial Photography this afternoon for our GeoViz trip. Great overview of the history of the collection and challenges that bought about the current state of the art facility. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

The British Cartographic Society’s Map Curators Group held a special lecture today in honour of their long-time convenor Ann Sutherland. It was attended by her daughter Karen, and led by visiting curator Marcy Bidney from the University of Chicago. #carto2026

MCG talks at George IV Bridge, part 1. Jean Smith (Royal Scottish Geographical Society) and Tim May (Royal Museums Greenwich). Thanks to all speakers and attendees #carto2026

Thank you to Paul and Liam for the GeoViz session this morning. Groups were tasked with coming up with different visualisations for refugee data across Europe from Ukraine. Lots of great conversations, discussions and maps made. #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

Map Curators Group is underway in Edinburgh! Thank you to National Library of Scotland for hosting MCG today. #carto2026

BCS’s GeoFutures Report - Theme No.3 - Communication and advocacy In preparation for this week's conference, we hereby announce the third of the 3 themes that came out of our GeoFutures Report. Follow us for more updates and how you can support the society. More www.cartography.org.uk/geofutures

2026 BCS ANNUAL CONFERENCE Registers of Scotland, Edinburgh Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th September 2026 A two-day event that starts today with a GeoViz Workshop at Registers of Scotland, followed by a visit to NCAP; and the Map Curators' (MCG) 60th Anniversary Workshop. #carto2026 #GeoViz

Need help finding the BCS Conference venues over the next two days? Find your way easily using this map, generously provided by Clare at eventmaps.co.uk There is also a Google Maps version for those who find that easier. www.google.com/maps/d/edit?... #carto2026

Thank you to the National Library of Scotland for supporting our Map Curators Group event this year. "Scotland’s living memory. If you can think of it, we probably have it." If you'd like to become an event sponsor of BCS, please contact us www.cartography.org.uk/contact-us #carto2026 #GeoViz

Thank you to Registers of Scotland for sponsoring our conference this year. "Government department responsible for public registers of land, property and other legal documents in Scotland." To become an event sponsor of BCS, contact us www.cartography.org.uk/contact-us #carto2026 #GeoFutures

The Construction Computing Awards 2026 BimEnable is partnering with the Construction Computing Awards and encouraging organisations to submit their nominations for 2026 in the Geospatial / Mapping Project of the Year category. Open until 11 Sept 2026; see forms.bimenable.com/the-hammers

Thank you to Ordnance Survey for sponsoring our events this year. "Britain's mapping agency. Setting the benchmark in location data." To become an annual event sponsor of BCS, please contact us www.cartography.org.uk/contact-us #carto2026 #GeoFutures #GeoViz

Thank you to Dennis Maps for sponsoring our events this year. "Dennis Maps is the largest printer of paper map products in the United Kingdom, producing more than two million maps and charts every year." To become an event sponsor of BCS, contact us www.cartography.org.uk/contact-us #carto2026

BCS’s #GeoFutures Report - Theme No.2 - Education and awareness In preparation for this week's conference, here is the second of the 3 themes that came out of our GeoFutures Report. Follow us for more updates and how you can support the society. More www.cartography.org.uk/geofutures #carto2026